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LOT 0486
Egyptian Pyramid of Djedefre Foundation Deposit
FIFTH DYNASTY, 2465-2323 B.C.
1 3/4 - 2 3/4 in. (149 grams total, 44-69 mm).
A group of eight small ceramic offering dishes from the pyramid area of Djedefre at Abu Sir. [8, No Reserve]
ProvenanceFrom an old UK collection.
From the private collection of Alf Baxendale (1941-2016) part 2, keen Egyptologist, member of the Egyptology Society, trustee of the Amarna Trust; thence by descent.
Accompanied by an identification display card.
Accompanied by a copy of his obituary published in Horizon, The Amarna Project and Amarna Trust newsletter, Issue 18, 2017, p.21, by Barry John Kemp, CBE, FBA, Professor Emeritus of Egyptology at the University of Cambridge and directing excavations at Amarna in Egypt.
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Egyptian Bead Necklace with Scarab
Late Period, 664-525 B.C.Sold for (Inc. bp): £195
A restrung necklace of composition beads of various types with polychrome glazes, together with a central scarab with seated deities to the base. 9.72 grams, 58 cm long
Ex early 20th century French collection. -
Egyptian Blue glazed Faience Cup with Hieroglyphs
Late Period-Ptolemaic Period, circa 664-30 B.C.Sold for (Inc. bp): £286
A blue glazed composition chalice, with enigmatic hieroglyphs on the body in darker blue; mounted on an acrylic base. 36 grams total, 65 mm high including stand
From an old UK collection. From the private collection of Alf Baxendale (1941-2016) part 2, keen Egyptologist, member of the Egyptology Society, trustee of the Amarna Trust; thence by descent. Accompanied by an identification display card. Accompanied by a copy of his obituary published in Horizon, The Amarna Project and Amarna Trust newsletter, Issue 18, 2017, p.21, by Barry John Kemp, CBE, FBA, Professor Emeritus of Egyptology at the University of Cambridge and directing excavations at Amarna in Egypt.
Probably a foundation deposit. -
Egyptian and Roman Period Amulet Collection
1st millennium B.C. and laterSold for (Inc. bp): £124
A mixed group of mainly composition and glass amulets, most with piercings or loops for suspension; including glazed fruit, figures, amulets with geometric motifs and others. 8.9 grams total, 11-23 mm
From an early 20th century UK collection.
