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LOT 0474
Sold for (Inc. bp): £195
EGYPTIAN GOLD URAEUS APPLIQUé
LATE PERIOD, 664-332 B.C.
3/4 in. (0.87 grams, 21 mm).
LATE PERIOD, 664-332 B.C.
3/4 in. (0.87 grams, 21 mm).
Sheet-gold repoussé mount with S-curved serpentine body, ovoid head; edges recurved. [No Reserve]
PROVENANCE:
From an old UK collection, 1980s.
LITERATURE:
Cf. Kalloniatis, F., The Egyptian Collection at Norwich Castle Museum, Oxford, 2019, pp.303-304, pl.61, no.383, for examples of uraei as amuletic mounts.
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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.
