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LOT 0042
Egyptian Gold Ring with Fly
LATE PERIOD, 664-332 B.C.
1 in. (5.28 grams, 27.27 mm overall, 19.10 mm internal diameter (approximate size British S 1/2, USA 9 1/4, Europe 20.63, Japan 19)).
The round-section hoop tapering towards the bezel where the arms overlap and form coil sleeves around the opposite shoulder, gold fly attached to the bezel with two mounting loops, with simple detailing to the upper body, possibly incorporating a human face; possibly a marriage.
ProvenanceAcquired in the late 1980s-early 1990s.
This lot has been checked against the Interpol Database of stolen works of art and is accompanied by search certificate number no.11847-204562.
The gold fly was an emblem of valour.
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Egyptian Bead Necklace with Hardstone Scarab
Late Period, 664-332 B.C.Sold for (Inc. bp): £286
Restrung designer necklace with modern clasp; composed mainly of tubular and annular beads with a central scarab bead. 19.7 grams, 55 cm long
Acquired 1990s. From the H.N. collection, Milton Keynes, Bedfordshire, UK. -
Egyptian Limestone Relief with Bound Asiatic Captive
New Kingdom, 19th Dynasty, circa 1250 B.C.Estimate: £7,000 - 9,000 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £3,500
Sub-rectangular with keyhole-shaped aperture to the lower right edge; low-relief figure in profile wearing a tunic with circular neckline, bobbed hair swept behind the ears, sharp facial features with short goatee beard; bands of vertical fluting. 14.5 kg, 37.5 cm high
Acquired 1970s-1996. Property of a North American collector. London collection, 2016. This lot has been checked against the Interpol Database of stolen works of art and is accompanied by search certificate number no. 11830-207550.
The features and hairstyle of the figure resemble closely those of Asiatic captives shown on the outer wall of the temple of Ramesses II at Abu Simbel, Egypt. It is likely that the Egyptian artists from the time of Thutmose III onwards had frequent opportunities to observe the foreigners who came, or were brought into Egypt. It is likely that the Egyptian artists were interested in differentiating the various peoples encountered by the armies on their campaigns northward during the New Kingdom. The remains of a circular aperture behind the figure probably indicates that the slab was re-used as a grindstone or a door pivot in ancient times. -
Egyptian Faience Hieroglyphic Scarab Group
Second Intermediate Period, circa 1650 B.C.Sold for (Inc. bp): £910
Comprising: three in blue-turquoise with hieroglyphs to the underside; two similar, olive green with cartouche of Thutmose III to the underside. 8.54 grams total, 12-17 mm
From a family collection formed 1900-1950; by descent circa 1980.
