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LOT 0473
Egyptian Limestone 'Floral' Inlay Group
ROMAN PERIOD, 30 B.C.-323 A.D.
3/8 - 3/4 in. (36 grams total, 11-18 mm).
Group of discoid inlay plaques or gaming counters, crinoids with cinquefoil motif. [18, No Reserve]
ProvenanceFrom a central London ADA dealership, 1980-1990.
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Egyptian Bronze Ring with Portrait
Ptolemaic Period, 3rd-2nd century B.C.Sold for (Inc. bp): £2,925
With ellipsoid plaque, low-relief profile bust of a male with tousled hair and aquiline nose. 21.88 grams, 30.19 mm overall, 19.08 x 16.73 mm internal diameter (approximate size British O, USA 7, Europe 14.98, Japan 14)
Acquired by the owners family in the 1980s. Ex Rupert Wace, Ancient Art Ltd, London UK. with Christie's, New York, ‘Ancient Jewellery’, 11 December 2003, no.378. European private collection. Accompanied by copies of the relevant Christie's catalogue pages. This lot has been checked against the Interpol Database of stolen works of art and is accompanied by a search certificate number no.12084-218157. -
Egyptian Stone Head
Coptic, circa 6th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £975
Stylised face with broad surrounding hood with corrugated texture to the outer face; lentoid face with reserved almond eyes, D-section nose and slit mouth; with arc of drilled holes around the inner edge of the hood to accept inset ornaments, more holes to the forehead, eyes, cheeks and chin; mounted on a custom-made stand. 2.92 kg total, 29 cm wide including stand
From a collection acquired on the UK art market from various auction houses and collections mostly before 2000. From an important Cambridgeshire estate; thence by descent. -
Phoenician Faience Scarab with Face
6th-4th century B.C.Sold for (Inc. bp): £98
Discoid scarab with plain reverse, stylised human face. 0.55 grams, 10 mm
From the Fadel family collection, London, UK, 1970s.