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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 Green Faience Shabti with Hieroglyphic Inscription
Late Period, 664-332 B.C.Sold for (Inc. bp): £650
Olive-green glazed composition with detailed facial features, hands, tools, seed bag, dorsal pillar; T-shaped hieroglyphic text: 'sḥḏ wsir nb pḥ.ty ..ns(?) mꜢʾ ḫrw ms n ipt-wrt(?)' ‘The illuminated, the Osiris, Lord of Strength ..ns(?), true of voice’ born to Ipet-weret(?)’; mounted on a custom-made stand. 169 grams total, 15 cm high including stand
Part of an old collection dating back to the 19th century. Ex property of a gentleman, acquired before the 1980s. Private collection of Mr T.H., Norfolk, UK. -
Egyptian Orange Carnelian Poppy Head Amulet
New Kingdom, 18th Dynasty, 1550-1292 B.C.Sold for (Inc. bp): £98
Polished and with integral suspension loop. 0.3 grams, 11 mm
UK gallery, early 2000s. -
Egyptian Alabaster Cosmetic Vessel
Middle Kingdom, 12th Dynasty, circa 1985-1773 B.C. or laterSold for (Inc. bp): £286
With globular body and flared trumpet-shaped mouth; textile fragment inside. 40.8 grams, 38 mm
From the Peter Negus collection. Ex R. Gill Esq. collection, Wimbledon, London, UK. Ex Artemission, London SW5, UK. Private collection of Mr T.H., Norfolk, UK. Accompanied by a previous dealer's certificate of authenticity and invoice.
