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LOT 0047
Egyptian Steatite and Other Scarab Collection
LATE PERIOD, 664-332 B.C.
3/8 - 5/8 in. (10.2 grams total, 10-17 mm).
Mixed group of scarabs and scaraboids in steatite and glazed composition with hieroglyphs to the underside. [7, No Reserve]
ProvenanceEx North London, UK, gentleman, 1990s.
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LOT 0047
Egyptian Steatite and Other Scarab Collection
Sold for (Inc. bp): £520
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Romano-Egyptian Bronze Snake Ring
Circa 1st century B.C.Sold for (Inc. bp): £234
With D-section narrow coiled band with stylised scale detailing, raised head and tightly coiled tip of the tail. 4.61 grams, 40.41 mm overall, 17.80 mm internal diameter (approximate size British L, USA 5 3/4, Europe 11.24, Japan 10)
Acquired on the UK art market before 2000. Property of a Surrey, UK, collector. -
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Egyptian Bronze Figure of Osiris Wearing Plumed Atef Crown
Late Period, 664-332 B.C.Sold for (Inc. bp): £1,170
With frontal uraeus, holding the crook and flail in his hands; mounted on a custom-made stand. 70 grams total, 15.2 cm high including stand
Old Dutch collection, acquired prior to 1985. Ex Netherlands ancient art gallery. Ex Artemission, London SW5, UK. Private collection of Mr T.H., Norfolk, UK. Accompanied by a previous dealer's certificate of authenticity and invoice.
Osiris is a deity who represents both death and fertility and is commonly regarded as the quintessential god of rebirth. Though he was once a mortal ruler, as a deceased entity his domain was the Underworld. Abydos was the primary centre of Osiris’ cult, where a renowned yearly celebration of the god was held. Statues of Osiris were dedicated at temples throughout Egypt to ensure the god's protection and blessings. -
Phoenician Glass Bead Collection
Circa 6th-4th century B.C. and laterSold for (Inc. bp): £260
Comprising mainly black glass beads with dragged trails in contrasting colours; a pale blue bead with eye motifs; a hemispherical green glass bead or weight; and a triangular pendant with red, yellow, blue and white banding. 58 grams total, 9-32 mm
UK private collection formed 1970s-1990s. Property of an East Sussex, UK, gentleman.
