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LOT 0027
Sold for (Inc. bp): £4,500
EGYPTIAN GOLD JEWELLED LOTUS FLOWER PENDANT
NEW KINGDOM, 18TH-19TH DYNASTY, 1550-1292 BC
2 1/2" (16 grams, 64mm).
NEW KINGDOM, 18TH-19TH DYNASTY, 1550-1292 BC
2 1/2" (16 grams, 64mm).
A gold and silver pendant plaque of lotus-flower form with bell-shaped body, openwork stem with suspension loops; the body with cells to accept cloison inlay of glazed composition and carnelian, the stem with glazed composition fill; two small loops to the lower edge.
PROVENANCE:
Property of a London gentleman; part of a Mayfair collection formed in the 1970s and 1980s. Accompanied by X-Ray Fluorescence metal analysis certificate number 00961-2018EJ.
LITERATURE:
Cf. Andrews, C. Amulets of Ancient Egypt, London, 1994, item 65(b) for type.
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TimeLine Auctions follows a rigorous vetting process to ensure the authenticity and legality of all items, reinforcing our commitment to integrity and responsible trading. Each antiquity, antique, and coin lot undergoes thorough examination by a vetting committee of at least ten external specialists, professional trade association members, scientists, and archaeologists: Our Vetting Process
AUCTIONS:
TimeLine is a leading auction house specialising in antiquities, ancient art, collectables, natural history, coins, medals, and books. Our auctions offer museums, collectors, historians, and enthusiasts the opportunity to acquire unique and historically significant pieces.
