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LOT 0418
Egyptian Silver Neith Amulet
LATE PERIOD, 664-332 B.C.
1 in. (4.03 grams, 24 mm).
Modelled in the round with hands to her sides, dished panel above the head. [No Reserve]
ProvenanceAcquired from a London, UK, collection in 1980.
From the personal collection of a West London, UK, gentleman.
Cf. Andrews, C., Amulets of Ancient Egypt, London, 1994, fig.82c.
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Egyptian Hardstone Fly Amulet
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With linear detailing to body and wings, pierced at the neck. 0.38 grams, 12 mm
From the H.N. collection, Milton Keynes, Berkshire, UK, 1990s.
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Egyptian Faience Bead for Ramesses II
New Kingdom, 19th Dynasty, 1279-1213 B.C.Sold for (Inc. bp): £286
Rectangular bead with faintly impressed hieroglyphs on both broad faces, giving Ramesses II's birth and throne names. 3.59 grams, 23 mm
From the old Belfort collection, expert Jean Roudillon. Ex Hotel des Ventes de Belfort. Property of a French collector. -
David Roberts Print of Karnak
19th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £65
Hand-tinted lithographs of a view over the temple complex at Karnak, and of a view of the Great Hypostyle Hall; each mounted in a glazed wooden frame. 2.9 kg total, 34.5 x 50 cm each
From the private collection of the late Mrs Belinda Ellison, a long time member of the Egyptian Exploration Society, c.1940-2020.
