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LOT 0510
Estimate
GBP (£) 800 - 1,000
EUR (€) 930 - 1,160
USD ($) 1,070 - 1,340
EGYPTIAN MALE HEAD INLAY
LATE NEW KINGDOM, 1550-1070 B.C.
1 in. (12.5 grams, 24 mm high).
LATE NEW KINGDOM, 1550-1070 B.C.
1 in. (12.5 grams, 24 mm high).
A glass or garnet model of a clean-shaven male head with a headdress formed as rope bands; amuletic insert for a piece of jewellery.
PROVENANCE:
with HVMC, Hotel des Ventes de Monte-Carlo, 19 January 2022, lot 63.
English private collection.
LITERATURE:
Cf. Andrews, C., Amulets of Ancient Egypt, London, 1994, p.69, for discussion
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TimeLine Auctions follows a rigorous vetting process to ensure the authenticity and legality of all items, reinforcing our commitment to integrity and responsible trading. Each antiquity, antique, and coin lot undergoes thorough examination by a vetting committee of at least ten external specialists, professional trade association members, scientists, and archaeologists: Our Vetting Process
AUCTIONS:
TimeLine is a leading auction house specialising in antiquities, ancient art, collectables, natural history, coins, medals, and books. Our auctions offer museums, collectors, historians, and enthusiasts the opportunity to acquire unique and historically significant pieces.
