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LOT 0477
Egyptian Rock Crystal Scarab
LATE PERIOD, 664-332 B.C.
5/8 in. (4.45 grams, 18 mm).
With segmented carapace, plain underside.
ProvenanceFrom the property of the late Mr SM, London, UK, 1969-1999.
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LOT 0477
Egyptian Rock Crystal Scarab
Estimate £250 - 350€290 - 410 (for guidance only)$340 - 470 (for guidance only)
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Large Egyptian Stone Hieroglyphic Scarab for Amenhotep III
New Kingdom, 1386-1349 B.C.Estimate: £600 - 800 (‡+bp*)
Opening Bid: £300
Naturalistically modelled with detailing to the upper body and legs; damaged base with the throne name 'neb-maat-re' of Amenhotep III in cartouche and the god's name Amun-Re below; pierced for suspension. 41 grams, 44 mm
Ex R. Liechti (1934-2010) Geneva, Switzerland, collection between 1950-1990s. -
Egyptian Gold Uraeus Amulet
Late New Kingdom, 1070-900 B.C.Sold for (Inc. bp): £338
In rearing cobra pose with body coiled below. 0.38 grams, 11 mm
From an early 20th century French collection. -
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Egyptian Blue-Glazed Faience White Lotus Chalice
New Kingdom-Third Intermediate Period, 1315-945 B.C.Estimate: £10,000 - 14,000 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £5,000
The lotiform cup modelled as an open lotus flower with incised petal detailing to the outer face, short stem and flared foot; some restoration. 205 grams, 12 cm
Acquired 1970s-1996. Property of a North American collector. London collection, 2016. This lot has been checked against the Interpol Database of stolen works of art and is accompanied by search certificate no.12100-214087.
Faience chalices shaped like the flowers of the white lotus (Nymphaea albicans) first appeared in the 18th Dynasty, and are thought to be drinking vessels.
