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LOT 0048
Egyptian Steatite and Other Scarab Collection
LATE PERIOD, 664-332 B.C.
1/2 - 3/4 in. (10.1 grams total, 13-18 mm).
Group of steatite and glazed composition scarabs each with hieroglyphs to the underside, the largest with a cartouche of Amenophis III. [6, No Reserve]
ProvenanceEx North London, UK, gentleman, 1990s.
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Egyptian White Faience Shabti for Khaemwaset
Ramesside Period, 19th-20th Dynasty, 1305-1080 B.C.Estimate: £1,500 - 2,000 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £800
With black applied detailing to the face, arms, tools and block of hieroglyphic text to the lower body giving the dedication 'The illuminated one, the Osiris, Sem-(priest), Khaemwaset, true of voice.' 87 grams, 13.3 cm high
Acquired from Alex Malloy, New York, U.S.A., 1970-1980s. Ex U.S.A. collection. Accompanied by an old certificate of authenticity ($2900.00).
Although lacking the title 'King's son', this shabti is probably for Prince Khaemwaset, offspring of Ramesses II, who was Sem-priest in the temple of Ptah at Memphis. -
Egyptian Wooden Face Mask
Late Period, 664-332 B.C.Sold for (Inc. bp): £312
With painted detailing to the eyebrows, eyes and headband; flesh coloured pigment remaining on the nose and forehead; prominent nose and small mouth; pierced through the chin and forehead to accept attachment dowels. 223 grams, 18.5 cm high
Acquired 1970s-1996. Property of a North American collector. London collection, 2016. -
Egyptian Faience God Bes Amulet
Late Period, 664-332 B.C.Sold for (Inc. bp): £650
Glazed composition with Bes squatting on a rectangular base; headdress and suspension loop absent. 10.8 grams, 34 mm
Ex West London, UK, collection pre 1990. From a London, UK, collection.
Bes became one of ancient Egypt's most popular apotropaic deities from the New Kingdom onwards. Despite his rather fearsome appearance, Bes was the patron and protector of pregnant women and children. He was also believed to provide protection from snakes.
