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LOT 0487
Egyptian Orange Jasper Scarab
NEW KINGDOM, 1550-1069 B.C.
1/2 in. (1.52 grams, 13 mm).
Carved with design to the underside of a central ankh symbol flanked by stylised rearing cobras.
ProvenanceFrom an early 20th century collection.
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Egyptian 'Maspero' Faience Bead Group with Hieroglyphs
New Kingdom, 19th-20th Dynasty, 1279-1081 B.C.Sold for (Inc. bp): £338
Including two scarabs with hieroglyphs to the underside, and two rectangular beads with hieroglyphs. 1.32 grams total, 7-10 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. -
Egyptian Alabaster Bowl
1st Dynasty, circa 3000 B.C.Estimate: £1,800 - 2,400 (‡+bp*)
Opening Bid: £1,000
Of conical profile with flattened base, carinated shoulder and stepped rounded rim, possibly for accepting a lid. 380 grams, 11.6 cm wide
Property from an American deceased estate, acquired between 19770-1989. with Bonhams, London, 28 October 2009, no.16 (Part). Private European collection. Accompanied by copies of the relevant Bonhams catalogue pages. This lot has been checked against the Interpol Database of stolen works of art and is accompanied by a search certificate number no.12071-215259. -
Egyptian Glass Eye Fragment
Late Period, 664-332 B.C.Sold for (Inc. bp): £59
The sclera formed of translucent yellow glass, a large dark blue pupil with dark red hue to the centre. 1.08 grams, 20 mm
Ex London, Mayfair, UK, gallery. Property of a North London, UK, gentleman.
