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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 Mummy Schist Eye Inlay Collection
Middle Kingdom-Late Period, 2050-332 B.C.Estimate: £1,200 - 1,700 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £600
Appliqués for the facial features of a mummy; with a wood and perspex stand. 396 grams total, 21 cm high including stand
From an early 20th century UK collection, 1930-1940. -
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Egyptian Alabaster Hedgehog Vessel
Late Period, 664-332 B.C.Estimate: £600 - 800 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £240
Carved in the round with four stubby feet and hatched body, broad lip and with lug on the reverse. 99 grams, 45 mm
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 Faience Amulet Collection
New Kingdom, 1550-1070 B.C.Sold for (Inc. bp): £182
Comprising: black bunch of grapes; red date; blue palmette frond; white daisy rosette. 1.51 grams, 12-16 mm
From the M.S. Ciappara collection, 1930s-1950s; and the flower amulet from a UK collection, 19202-1940s. Ex Den of Antiquity, Cambridgeshire, UK, and Ancient Art, London N14, UK. Private collection of Mr T.H., Norfolk, UK. Accompanied by two previous dealer's certificates of authenticity.
