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LOT 0018
Sold for (Inc. bp): £1,430
EGYPTIAN GOLD REPOUSSE PHARAONIC FALCON WITH ORIGINAL LINEN AND PLASTER BACKING
CIRCA 500 B.C.
2 3/4 x 2 3/4 in. (25 grams total, 70 x 70 mm including case).
CIRCA 500 B.C.
2 3/4 x 2 3/4 in. (25 grams total, 70 x 70 mm including case).
From mummy wrappings, Horus falcon with spread wings wearing a sun disc and gripping a shen symbol in each claw; applied to a woven fabric backing; held in a membranous display frame.
PROVENANCE:
From a Spanish collection, formerly with a German dealership in the 1980s.
FOOTNOTES:
Similar in form to the elaborate inlaid gold pectoral discovered in the tomb of Tutankhamun, for which see Andrews, C., Ancient Egyptian Jewellery, p.134, no. 117.
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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.
