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LOT 0493
Egyptian Gold Frog Amulet
LATE NEW KINGDOM-THIRD INTERMEDIATE PERIOD, 1070-900 B.C.
1/8 in. (0.54 grams, 6 mm).
In naturalistic crouching pose on an oval base; underside with incised hieroglyphs, possibly a falcon with sun disc behind atop a neb sign, writing 'Lord Ra-Horakhty'.
ProvenanceFrom an early 20th century French collection.
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LOT 0493
Egyptian Gold Frog Amulet
Estimate £500 - 700€580 - 810 (for guidance only)$680 - 950 (for guidance only)
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Egyptian PreDynastic Black-Topped Jar
Naqada I-II, 4000-3200 B.C.Sold for (Inc. bp): £1,430
Of ovoid form tapering to a narrow flattened base. 274 grams, 13.5 cm
From the vendor's grandfather's collection, formed in the 1950s; thence by family descent circa 1974.
The 'black-topped' ware was the most common funerary pottery during Naqada I and Naqada II periods, with a small volume of production in the Naqada III, Early Dynastic and Old Kingdom periods. -
Egyptian Janiform Pataikos and Ra-Horakhty Faience Amulet
Late Period-Ptolemaic Period, 664-30 B.C.Estimate: £1,500 - 2,000 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £800
Modelled in the round, Pataikos depicted nude with his arms resting on his rounded belly, large genitals and a suspension loop on his head; the nude Ra-Horakhty depicted falcon-headed, wearing a sun disc and a tripartite wig, his hand resting on his waist; each standing on stylised crocodiles(?) on a rounded base. 13.4 grams, 60.5 mm
Ex AH collection, London, UK, 1980s. Accompanied by a previous catalogue information slip.
Pataikos amulets were used for protection against negative forces and dangerous animals such as snakes, crocodiles, and scorpions. These amulets also symbolised rejuvenation and were often embellished with solar imagery, as seen in this example which features the sun disc headgear and Ra-Horakhty. -
Egyptian Faience and Carnelian Beads in Victorian Necklace Set
Late Period, 664-332 B.C. and laterSold for (Inc. bp): £247
Comprising: a tiered choker-length necklace with ancient tubular carnelian and faience beads, 19th century base metal rosettes and jingles; cantanille bracelet with similar beads; two cantanille drop earrings. 101 grams total, 6-37 cm
From a collection acquired on the UK art market from various auction houses and collections mostly before 2000. From an important Cambridgeshire estate; thence by descent.
