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LOT 0024
Egyptian Gold Cat Amulet of the God Bastet
LATE NEW KINGDOM, 1070-900 B.C.
3/8 in. (0.52 grams, 8 mm).
Modelled seated on an arch-shaped base, with simple facial detailing and suspension loop to the reverse.
ProvenanceEx French collection 1920s, Paris art market.
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Large Romano-Egyptian Silver Snake Mount
Roman Period, 30 B.C.-323 A.D.Estimate: £600 - 800 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £333
Modelled slithering, its body forming meandering loops, with stylised detailing to the head and tail; remains of mounting lug to reverse of head. 40.6 grams, 73 mm
‘The Ancient Menagerie Collection’ formerly the property of a Cambridgeshire lady, collected since the 1990s and acquired from auctions and dealers throughout Europe and the USA, now ex London collection. -
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From the private collection of the late Mr S.M., London, UK, thence by descent.
