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LOT 0414
Sold for (Inc. bp): £91
EGYPTIAN SILVER ANKH AND WAS-SCEPTRE AMULET
LATE-PTOLEMAIC PERIOD, 664-30 B.C. OR EARLIER
1/2 in. (0.31 grams, 13 mm).
LATE-PTOLEMAIC PERIOD, 664-30 B.C. OR EARLIER
1/2 in. (0.31 grams, 13 mm).
A silver openwork amulet featuring an ankh with outstretched arms holding tall was-sceptres. [No Reserve]
PROVENANCE:
From an early 20th century collection.
This lot is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D’Amato.
LITERATURE:
Cf. several comparable faience openwork amulets were discovered in the tomb of Amenhotep III (e.g. Metropolitan Museum of Art 26.7.1083), these are discussed in Hayes, W.C., The Scepter of Egypt. A Background for the Study of the Egyptian Antiquities in The Metropolitan Museum of Art, Vol. 2, New York, 1990 (reprint), p.243.
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AUCTIONS:
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TimeLine Auctions follows a rigorous vetting process to ensure the authenticity and legality of all items, reinforcing our commitment to integrity and responsible trading. Each antiquity, antique, and coin lot undergoes thorough examination by a vetting committee of at least ten external specialists, professional trade association members, scientists, and archaeologists: Our Vetting Process
AUCTIONS:
TimeLine is a leading auction house specialising in antiquities, ancient art, collectables, natural history, coins, medals, and books. Our auctions offer museums, collectors, historians, and enthusiasts the opportunity to acquire unique and historically significant pieces.
