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LOT 0425
Egyptian Hardstone and Shell Hair Ring Collection
NEW KINGDOM, 1550-1060 B.C. AND LATER
1/2 - 1 in. (16.1 grams total, 12-26 mm).
Comprising: three large white shell types; one carnelian type; six red jasper types. [10, No Reserve]
ProvenanceAcquired 1970s-1996.
Property of a North American collector.
London collection, 2016.
Cf. similar in the collection of the British Museum under accession no.EA87318.
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Egyptian Bifacial Steatite Amulet with Tilapia Fish and Hieroglyphs
Late Period, 664-332 B.C.Sold for (Inc. bp): £143
Of roughly rectangular form, displaying a scaled fish in relief to the upper face and hieroglyphs to the underside; pierced for suspension. 2.9 grams, 20 mm
Collected since the 1970s. Ex Everitt collection, acquired by descent 2017. -
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Egyptian Glass Inlay Collection
Circa 1st century B.C.-2nd century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £39
Comprising sixteen drawn inlays of various colour combinations. 12 grams total, 12-39 mm
Fine condition.
Ex N.A. collection, 1970s. Kept in the U.K. since 2007. -
Egyptian Hardstone Scarab Group
Late New Kingdom, 1550-1060 B.C.Sold for (Inc. bp): £338
Both polished and drilled for suspension; possibly carnelian and haematite; some chips. 2.94 grams total, 11-16 mm
From a family collection formed 1900-1950; by descent circa 1980.
