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LOT 0503
Sold for (Inc. bp): £208
EGYPTIAN GOLD WINGED PLAQUE
1ST MILLENNIUM B.C.
7/8 in. (0.47 grams, 22 mm).
1ST MILLENNIUM B.C.
7/8 in. (0.47 grams, 22 mm).
Rectangular foil plaque with repoussé design of a winged scarab; edges pierced for attachment.
PROVENANCE:
From the collection of a gentleman, acquired on the London art market in the 1990s.
LITERATURE:
Cf. British Museum accession number EA29776, for example of a winged scarab in a funerary context.
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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.
