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LOT 0482
Egyptian Limestone Ibis Body
LATE PERIOD-PTOLEMAIC PERIOD, 664-30 B.C.
2 1/4 in. (55 grams, 58 mm).
Carved limestone body of an ibis with hole above the shoulders for the bronze neck and head casting, and two angled holes beneath for the legs. [No Reserve]
ProvenancePrivate collection formed in the 1990s.
Acquired from a central London gallery.
Property of an Essex gentleman.
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Egyptian Bone Cosmetic Spoon
Late New Kingdom, 1550-664 B.C.Sold for (Inc. bp): £2,600
The naked female figure standing on a lotus column and holding an elongated shallow cosmetic spoon above her head. 32 grams, 19.5 cm
Acquired in Egypt in the early 20th century. Private collection of Mr T.H., Norfolk, UK. -
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Egyptian Bronze Sistrum Handle Finial
Late Period, 664-332 B.C.Estimate: £1,000 - 1,400 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £500
The bifacial upper part of a handle featuring Hathor, depicted with cow ears and wearing a heavy wig with characteristically curled lappet ends and a broad collar; on either side a uraeus, one of which is wearing the crown of Lower Egypt, the other the Upper Egyptian crown; remains of the sistrum cradle above. 146 grams total, 10.7 cm including stand
with Galerie Gunter Phuze, Kunst der Antike 4, Freiburg, 1982, no.335. German private collection H. W. (1931-2018), acquired 1982. Accompanied by a copy of an IADAA Interpol search certificate. Accompanied by copies of the relevant Galerie Gunter catalogue pages.
The sistrum was a rattle-like instrument played exclusively by women in religious ceremonies. The sound produced by the sistrum was believed to drive away evil and soothe a god's anger. Hathor is the daughter of the sun god Re, and in her role as a mother goddess is often depicted as a cow or with bovine characteristics as here. Hathor is also associated with love, music and dancing, and the sistrum is one of her sacred symbols. -
Egyptian Faience God Bes Amulet
Late Period, 664-332 B.C.Sold for (Inc. bp): £650
Glazed composition with Bes squatting on a rectangular base; headdress and suspension loop absent. 10.8 grams, 34 mm
Ex West London, UK, collection pre 1990. From a London, UK, collection.
Bes became one of ancient Egypt's most popular apotropaic deities from the New Kingdom onwards. Despite his rather fearsome appearance, Bes was the patron and protector of pregnant women and children. He was also believed to provide protection from snakes.
