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LOT 0452
Egyptian Hardstone and Faience Scarab Collection
LATE PERIOD, 664-332 B.C.
1/2 - 3/4 in. (11.3 grams total, 12-19 mm).
Including hieroglyphic text, figural imagery and geometric designs to the underside. [8, No Reserve]
ProvenanceAcquired 1970s-1996.
Property of a North American collector.
London collection, 2016.
Cf. Andrews, C., Amulets of Ancient Egypt, London, 1994, pl.44.
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Egyptian Faience Amulet of Bes
Late Period, 664-332 B.C.Sold for (Inc. bp): £312
Glazed powder blue with greenish glazed detailing to the feathered headdress, sharp detailing to the face and lower body, pierced ears; suspension loop on the rear of the headdress. 3.56 grams, 35 mm
Acquired in Europe before 1994. -
Egyptian Papyrus Fragment Group
Circa 100 B.C.Sold for (Inc. bp): £715
Fragments of a papyrus manuscript with text in Demotic script, remains of a painted grid or decorative figure. 35 grams, 26 x 14.5 cm
Acquired 1970s-1996. Property of a North American collector. London collection, 2016. -
Egyptian and Other Artefact Collection
Late Period, 664-323 B.C. and laterSold for (Inc. bp): £156
Comprising: a blue-glazed shabti; remains of a rock crystal stamp seal and other stone items; carved pig figure; fragment of a Taweret amulet; together with other items. 43 grams total, 18-79 mm
From an early 20th century collection, Carnavon, North Wales, UK.
