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LOT 0028
Egyptian Lapis Lazuli Necklace with Papyrus Flower Amulets
NEW KINGDOM, 1550-1070 B.C. AND LATER
23 5/8 in. (10 grams, 60 cm long).
Composed of restrung lapis lazuli papyrus flower amulets, very fine lapis cylindrical beads, tiny red beads and gold spheres, with a
modern clasp.
UK private collection before 2000.
UK art market.
Property of a London gentleman.
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LOT 0028
Egyptian Lapis Lazuli Necklace with Papyrus Flower Amulets
Sold for (Inc. bp): £650
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Egyptian Limestone Relief Fragment Group
Late Period, 664-332 B.C. or earlierSold for (Inc. bp): £221
Some with detailing, one with male face to left with eye and ear remaining. 2.78 kg total, 8.1-24 cm
Fine condition.
Swiss collection prior to late 1990s. Private London collection since 1999. -
Egyptian Speckled Diorite Funerary Scarab
Late Period, 664-525 B.C.Estimate: £2,500 - 3,500 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £1,250
Detailing to the carapace and clypeus, pierced lug to the underside of the prothorax. 7.59 grams, 25 mm
From an early 20th century collection, Home Counties, UK, 1930-1940s. This lot has been checked against the Interpol Database of stolen works of art and is accompanied by search certificate no.202894.
Funerary scarabs such as this were placed within the wrappings of the mummy on various parts of the body. They undoubtedly served a protective role but, unlike heart scarabs, their precise function is not known. -
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Romano-Egyptian Bronze Frog and Turtle Collection
Roman Period, 30 B.C.-323 A.D.Estimate: £800 - 1,000 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £444
Comprising five frogs in different styles, including one example in relief on a square base; two turtles with simple shell detailing. 127 grams total, 16-34 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.
