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LOT 0460
Egyptian Gold Rosette Mount
LATE PERIOD, 664-323 B.C.
5/8 in. (0.48 grams, 15 mm).
Made of a round gold sheet composing distinctive seven-petalled flower.
ProvenanceAcquired 1980-2015.
Ex Abelita family collection.
Cf. Kantor, H.J., Plant Ornament in the Ancient Near East, pp.127ff., fig.IV.10.
FootnotesRosettes, such as this lovely example, have a long history in Egyptian decorative art and were popular at most sites. This small decoration could be the central nail of a daisy pattern provided for architectural purposes, or could be an applique of furniture or dress.
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Ptolemaic Period, 4th-3rd century B.C.Estimate: £1,000 - 1,400 (‡+bp*)
Opening Bid: £500
Depicting the creator god in the form of the dwarf god Pataikos, modelled nude with stylised anatomical detailing, holding two knives to his stomach, squatting on an oval base; a scarab on the top of his cap; ribbed suspension loop to reverse; mounted on a custom-made display base. 29.6 grams total, 66 mm high including stand
Ex private French collection. with Thierry Maigret, Hotel Drouot, Paris, 12 July 2005, 76.
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Late Period-Ptolemaic Period, 664-30 B.C.Sold for (Inc. bp): £281
Green glazed composition with mask of Sekhmet with tripartite wig and solar disc; loop to the reverse. 5.47 grams, 39 mm
Part of an old collection dating back to the 19th century. Ex property of a gentleman, acquired before the 1980s. Private collection of Mr T.H., Norfolk, UK. -
Egyptian Faience Beaded Mummy Mask with Sons of Horus
Ptolemaic Period, 332-30 B.C.Estimate: £400 - 600 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £222
Restrung netted beadwork panel of annular and tubular glazed composition beads in blues, greens, black, cream and red-brown colours, depicting a mummy face mask with false beard, a scarab with extended wings below, the 'Four Sons of Horus’ beneath the scarab, joined together with areas of open netting of tubular beads; mounted in a glazed frame with papyrus backing. 563 grams total, 31.2 x 21 cm
Ex Paris gallery. Acquired 1980-2015. Ex Abelita family collection.
