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LOT 0414
Egyptian Silver Fly Amulet
LATE PERIOD, 664-332 B.C.
3/4 in. (1.05 grams,17 mm).
With textured detailing to wings, body and eyes, pierced for suspension. [No Reserve]
ProvenanceFrom a gentleman's family collection, 2000s.
LiteratureCf. Andrews, C., Amulets of Ancient Egypt, London, 1994, pp.62-3.
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Columnar in profile, turned wooden vessel with stepped rim and dark-red painted band below the lip; domed lid with inner locating ring to underside; flat panel to the apex. 147 grams total, 11.5 cm high
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Egyptian Alabaster Mirror Handle
New Kingdom, 18th-20th Dynasty, 1550-1070 B.C.Sold for (Inc. bp): £3,900
In the form of a papyrus column, the upper platform pierced through for insertion of a bronze mirror, incised with lotus petals at the top of the shaft and at the base; mounted on a custom-made display stand. 482 grams total, 14.5 cm including stand
with Nicholas Wright, London, UK, 1969. Christie's, London, 14 April 2011, no.128. Accompanied by copies of the relevant Christie's catalogue pages. This lot has been checked against the Interpol Database of stolen works of art and is accompanied by search certificate number no.12941-243535.
The papyrus stalk was used in the hieroglyphic script for the word 'wadj', meaning 'fresh', making it an appropriate talisman for the preservation of the body.
