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LOT 0423
Egyptian 'Maspero' Green Faience Amulet
LATE PERIOD, 664-332 B.C.
1 in. (2.09 grams, 28 mm).
Mask of Bes in low-relief with lentoid eyes and tongue extended. [No Reserve]
ProvenanceEx Emile Bouillon Bey, c. 1880.
From the Gaston Maspero Archaeological Fund.
with Hotel des Ventes du Perigord, Bergerac, 24 June 2007.
Property of a French collector.
Cf. Tinius, I., Altägypten in Braunschweig. Die Sammlungen des Herzog Anton Ulrich-Museums und des Städtischen Museums, Wiesbaden, 2011, p.135, no.231, for similar form.
FootnotesBes became one of ancient Egypt's most popular apotropaic deities from the New Kingdom onwards. Despite his somewhat fearful appearance, Bes was the patron and protector of pregnant women and children. He was also believed to protect from snakes.
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Egyptian Blue Faience Tyet 'Isis Knot' Amulet
Late Period, 664-332 B.C.Sold for (Inc. bp): £104
With dorsal pillar, pierced for suspension. 1.76 grams, 25 mm
From the collection of Doctor Girard, a collector for over 60 years. with Hotel des Ventes de Clermont-Ferrand, 22 May 2017. Property of a French collector.
The tyet amulet was associated with the goddess Isis and was often referred to as the "knot" or "girdle" of Isis. It was commonly placed within the mummy wrappings on the upper torso of the deceased, with the belief that it would invoke Isis' protection and safeguard the body, thus ensuring their rebirth in the afterlife. -
Egyptian 'Maspero' Green Faience Amulet
Late Period, 664-332 B.C.Sold for (Inc. bp): £312
Mask of Bes in low-relief with lentoid eyes and tongue extended. 2.09 grams, 28 mm
Ex Emile Bouillon Bey, c. 1880. From the Gaston Maspero Archaeological Fund. with Hotel des Ventes du Perigord, Bergerac, 24 June 2007. Property of a French collector.
Bes became one of ancient Egypt's most popular apotropaic deities from the New Kingdom onwards. Despite his somewhat fearful appearance, Bes was the patron and protector of pregnant women and children. He was also believed to protect from snakes. -
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Egyptian Wooden Mummy Mask
Late Period, 664-332 B.C.Sold for (Inc. bp): £546
D-shaped in plan with carved facial detailing, thick nose and full lips; pierced in four places for attachment. 880 grams, 21.5 cm
Old mounting to the top. From a private estate, Suffolk, UK. Acquired from a UK antiques fair. Property of Mr E.D., a UK professional.
