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LOT 0479
Egyptian Miniature Turquoise Scarab
NEW KINGDOM, 1293-1060 B.C.
1/4 in. (0.09 grams, 5 mm).
With incised anatomical detailing; pierced longitudinally, very rare. [No Reserve]
ProvenanceAcquired in the 1930s.
From an early 20th century London, UK, collection.
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Egyptian Amulet Collection
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Comprising: white rectangular bead with Tilapia fish in high-relief and two cobras flanking a hem ideogram; turquoise frog on heater-shaped base with serpent to the underside; green scaraboid with wedjat to the carapace, Hathor sistrum with cow's horns to the underside; green ram-headed scaraboid with hieroglyphs to the underside; green cylinder with scarab motif; green wedjat with a cartouche of Thutmose III to the reverse; green rectangular bead with djed pillar flanked by ostrich feathers and incuse hieroglyphs to the reverse. 14.3 grams total, 14-27 mm
Two amulets with Bonhams, London, Knightsbridge, UK, 3 October 2000, lot 385 [Part]. Private Swiss collection. This lot has been checked against the Interpol Database of stolen works of art and is accompanied by search certificate no.11593-198956. Accompanied by a copy of the relevant Bonhams catalogue pages. -
Egyptian Limestone Floral Inlay Group
Roman Period, 30 B.C.-323 A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £117
Group of discoid inlay plaques with cinquefoil motif. 77 grams total, 11-20 mm
From a central London ADA member's gallery, 1990s. -
Egyptian Green Faience Shabti for Aames
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Blue-green composition with detailed face, dorsal pillar with hieroglyphic text with name of the owner, Aa-mes and his mother; repaired. 31 grams, 95 mm high
Ex TimesAncient, London, UK, item no.J167. Private collection of Mr T.H., Norfolk, UK. Accompanied by a previous dealer's certificate of authenticity.
