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LOT 0496
Egyptian Seated Cat Amulet
PTOLEMAIC PERIOD, 332-30 B.C.
3/4 in. (1.97 grams, 19 mm).
A carved carnelian amuletic pendant of the cat goddess Bastet sitting on a rectangular base, suspension loop behind the shoulders. [No Reserve]
ProvenanceAcquired 1980s.
Private collection of L.H., Staffordshire, UK.
Property of a Sussex, UK, teacher.
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Coptic Kohl Container
6th-7th century A.D.Estimate: £1,200 - 1,700 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £600
A heavily carved wooden kohl vessel, tubular with pierced lateral flanges and rectangular base with a stub foot to each corner; with old collector's label reading 'Coptic kohol container VI-VIII C. OFRA10P / Q Louvre Cat. des Bois de l'Egypte Copte, Paris 1986 no.39-41'. 129 grams, 19.5 cm
Acquired in the late 1980s-early 1990s. Important North West London collection. -
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Egyptian Alabaster Mummy Eye
Ptolemaic Period, 332-30 B.C.Sold for (Inc. bp): £117
An alabaster mummy eye with slightly domed profile, black stone inlay representing the iris and pupil. 8.65 grams, 43 mm
Fine condition.
Property of a Staffordshire lady, 1980s. Acquired Litchfield, Staffordshire, UK. Property of a Sussex, UK, teacher. -
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Egyptian Translucent Carnelian Scarab
Middle Kingdom–Second Intermediate Period, 2133-1550 B.C.Sold for (Inc. bp): £483
A translucent carnelian scarab with detailing to the head, body and legs; drilled for suspension. 5.98 grams, 22 mm
Fine condition.
Acquired 1979-1999. London collection of the late Mr S.M., thence by descent.
