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LOT 0425
Egyptian Haematite Heart Amulet
LATE PERIOD, 664-332 B.C.
5/8 in. (2 grams, 15 mm).
Carved with lateral triangular lugs and an integral bale.
ProvenanceEx early 20th century collection.
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Egyptian Carnelian Hair Ring Group
New Kingdom, 1550-1070 B.C.Estimate: £150 - 200 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £75
Each a penannular band with a barrel-shaped profile. 7.10 grams total, 17 mm
From the collection of a gentleman, acquired on the London art market in the 1990s. -
Phoenician Lapis Lazuli Scarab in Gold Swivel Ring
6th-4th century B.C. and laterEstimate: £1,000 - 1,400 (‡+bp*)
Opening Bid: £500
With lightly incised anatomical detailing to the scarab; the underside with a central cartouche flanked by two rearing crowned uraei, a pair of falcons standing above the cartouche facing a smꜣ hieroglyph symbolising union (of the two lands, Upper and Lower Egypt); set into a later gold swivel ring. 4.34 grams, 26.44 mm overall, 15.68 mm internal diameter (approximate size British J 1/2, USA 5, Europe 9.32, Japan 9)
with Bonhams, London, UK, 21 October 1999, no.36. Private collection, Europe. This lot has been checked against the Interpol Database of stolen works of art and is accompanied by a search certificate number no.12370-226696. -
Phoenician Bronze Seal Pendant
Late 1st millennium B.C.Estimate: £250 - 350 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £125
Formed as a ribbed lop with short neck, ellipsoid plaque with incuse saltire and pellets. 16.35 grams, 27 mm wide
From the collection of a gentleman, acquired on the London art market in the 1990s.
