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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 Faience Scarab with Hieroglyphs
Late Period, 664-332 B.C.Estimate: £1,000 - 1,400 (‡+bp*)
Opening Bid: £500
Naturalistic detailing to the blue stained body and legs with section of openwork between the front and back legs; hieroglyphs on base; pierced for suspension. 1.72 grams, 15 mm
Ex collection of Emil Saad, Paris-Alexandria. -
Egyptian Schist Cosmetic Palette Pair
New Kingdom-Late Period, 1550-332 B.C.Estimate: £300 - 400 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £50
Two flat schist panels, sub-rectangular in plan each with one tapering edge. 200 grams total, 73-74 mm
From the private collection of the late Mr S.M., London, UK, 1969-1999; thence by descent. -
Egyptian and Other Glass and Stone Bead Group
1st millennium B.C. and laterSold for (Inc. bp): £182
Comprising a quantity of small beads, of mixed shapes, colours and materials; each pierced for stringing. 57 grams total, 2-12 mm
UK gallery, early 2000s.
