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LOT 0433
Egyptian Hardstone and Faience Wedjat Eye Collection
LATE PERIOD, 664-332 B.C.
1/2 in. (8.68 grams total, 12-21 mm).
Including examples with applied black detailing and openwork bands. [6, No Reserve]
ProvenanceAcquired 1970s-1996.
Property of a North American collector.
London collection, 2016.
Cf. Andrews, C., Amulets of Ancient Egypt, London, 1994, pl.46, for types.
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LOT 0433
Egyptian Hardstone and Faience Wedjat Eye Collection
Sold for (Inc. bp): £312
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Egyptian Multi-Stranded Faience Mummy Bead Necklace
Late Period, 664-525 B.C.Sold for (Inc. bp): £117
Composed of polychrome beads of mainly tubular and annular types; modern clasp. 31 grams, 72 cm long
Acquired before 1979. From the private collection of Mr F. A., South Kensington, London, UK; thence by descent 2014. -
Egyptian Carnelian Poppy Head Amulet
New Kingdom, 18th Dynasty, 1550-1292 B.C.Sold for (Inc. bp): £156
Polished and with integral pierced suspension loop. 0.53 grams, 13 mm
UK gallery, early 2000s. -
Romano-Egyptian Bronze Tortoise Statuette
Roman Period, 30 B.C.-323 A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £98
Modelled in the round with naturalistic detailing. 6.9 grams, 21 mm
‘The Ancient Menagerie Collection’ formerly the property of a Cambridgeshire lady, collected since the 1990s and acquired from auctions and dealers throughout Europe and the USA, now ex London collection.
