Egyptian Multi-Stranded Mummy Bead Necklace Collection

Tongue-shaped decorative panel with segmented borders; above, funerary scene with the deceased's mummy on a leonine bier, flanked by the attending goddesses Isis and Nephthys; the deceased's Ba-bird hovering above the body; a central vertical band of semi-cursive hieroglyphic text flanked by six panels containing figures of the Four Sons of Horus and squatting knife-wielding guardians; mounted on board in a glazed frame. 2.17 kg total, 36.5 cm high



From a London, UK, collection. Exhibited in London in mid 2000s. Private gentleman's collection, J.L., Surrey, UK. Accompanied by a scholarly report by Egyptologist Paul Whelan. This lot has been checked against the Interpol Database of stolen works of art and is accompanied by search certificate number no.11772-203499.

This cartonnage comes from a set of mummy trappings, usually consisting of four to six individual pieces that were sown on the front of a mummified and bandaged body. The element here is an apron positioned on the body below a mask and collar and above a foot cover or stylised 'sandals'. The central band of inscription calls upon Osiris and Anubis to ensure a good burial for the deceased.

With a standing female (a goddess?) praising a falcon-headed god, both facing right; displayed in a membranous frame. 24 grams total, 70 x 70 mm including case



From a Spanish collection, formerly with a German dealership in the 1980s.

Composed of a bifacial oval plaque showing a female face in relief to both sides, stylised facial detailing and shoulder-length hair; mounting socket to one end. 2.49 grams, 26 mm



From the private collection of the late Mr S.M., London, UK, thence by descent.