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LOT 0469
Egyptian Gold Fly Amulet
LATE NEW KINGDOM, 1550-1070 B.C.
3/4 in. (0.72 grams, 18 mm).
A sheet-gold fly amulet with heart-shaped wings, head formed as suspension loop.
ProvenanceAcquired 1970-2010.
Collection of a late Japanese gentleman.
Cf. Andrews, C., Ancient Egyptian Jewellery, London, 1990, p.174, fig.160a, for a bead string interspersed with many gold fly amulets.
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A carved carnelian amuletic pendant of the cat goddess Bastet sitting on a rectangular base, suspension loop behind the shoulders. 1.97 grams, 19 mm
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Egyptian Beaded Mummy Face Mask
Late Period, 664-332 B.C.Sold for (Inc. bp): £187
A restrung panel of small glazed composition beads in various colours representing a mummy face mask with false beard. 44 grams, 13 cm wide
Acquired 1990s. Ex Mariaud des Serres, Paris, France.
The practice of providing a bead mask as additional protection for the face of the mummy developed in the Late Period. The green beads used as the principal colour in the creation of the stylised face symbolise regeneration and re-birth. An example discovered at Esna in Upper Egypt and still attached to the face of a mummy is on display in the World Museum Liverpool (accession number 7.6.20.60). -
Coptic Kohl Container
6th-7th century A.D.Estimate: £1,200 - 1,700 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £600
A heavily carved wooden kohl vessel, tubular with pierced lateral flanges and rectangular base with a stub foot to each corner; with old collector's label reading 'Coptic kohol container VI-VIII C. OFRA10P / Q Louvre Cat. des Bois de l'Egypte Copte, Paris 1986 no.39-41'. 129 grams, 19.5 cm
Acquired in the late 1980s-early 1990s. Important North West London collection.
