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LOT 0427
Egyptian Jasper Poppy Head Amulet Group
LATE PERIOD, 664-332 B.C.
1/2 - 5/8 in. (3.17 grams total, 13-15 mm).
Carved jasper poppy head amulets pierced at the narrow end. [5, No Reserve]
ProvenanceAcquired 1970s-1996.
Property of a North American collector.
London collection, 2016.
See Andrews, C., Amulets of Ancient Egypt, London, 1994, for discussion.
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Egyptian Mounted Coptic Textile
Circa 6th-7th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £65
Comprising a large fragment of a vertical band (clavus) from a tunic, woven in yellow linen and purple wool, embroidered with two rows of interlaced polygonal patterns, edged by crenellated borders and a straight line, the two rows divided by a central linear double band. 85 grams, 32.5 x 27 cm
Acquired 1970s-1996. Property of a North American collector. London collection, 2016.
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Egyptian Faience Amulet with Hieroglyphs
Late Period, 664-332 B.C.Sold for (Inc. bp): £91
Rectangular in plan with ribbed loop to the reverse, incuse hieroglyphic text. 4.5 grams, 29 mm
Acquired 1970s-1996. Property of a North American collector. London collection, 2016. -
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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.
