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LOT 0499
Egyptian Hardstone Scarab Group
NEW KINGDOM, 1550-1069 B.C
5/8 - 7/8 in. (3.77 grams total, 15-23 mm).
Comprising: one agate with ribbed carapace, leg detailing to underside; one steatite with two figures to the underside; with old dealer's notes. [2, No Reserve]
ProvenanceEx Chapman collection, UK, 1990s.
Accompanied by two previous handwritten catalogue information slips.
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Egyptian Bronze Striding Figure of the Goddess Neith
26th Dynasty, 664-525 B.C.Sold for (Inc. bp): £5,200
Striding on a rectangular base; formerly holding a papyrus sceptre (?) in her extended left hand, her right hand by her side, and wearing a long close-fitting dress; mounted on an old marble tiered base with 'NEITH' legend to one short edge. 287 grams total, 13.5 cm high (15.5 cm high including stand)
From an early 20th century collection, based on the alabaster stand. Probably the Hilton Price collection, based on the style of the base. This lot has been checked against the Interpol Database of stolen works of art and is accompanied by search certificate no.12131-213614.
Neith was the patron goddess of the powerful city of Sais in the Nile Delta. -
Romano-Egyptian Limestone 'Floral' Inlay Group
Roman Period, 30 B.C.-323 A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £117
Group of discoid inlay plaques or gaming counters, crinoids with cinquefoil motif. 55 grams total, 13-19 mm
From a central London ADA member's gallery, 1990s. -
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Egyptian Faience Scarab with Hieroglyphs
Late Period, 664-332 B.C.Estimate: £800 - 1,000 (‡+bp*)
Opening Bid: £400
Naturalistic detailing to the blue stained body and legs with section of openwork between the front and back legs; hieroglyphs on base giving the good luck message 'When Amun is behind you, do not fear'; pierced for suspension. 1.72 grams, 15 mm
Ex collection of Emil Saad, Paris-Alexandria.
