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LOT 0415
Egyptian Steatite Tilapia Fish Plaque Amulet
LATE PERIOD, 664-332 B.C.
5/8 in. (1.72 grams, 16 mm).
The domed upper face shaped as a fish with scale detailing, the underside has three hieroglyphs consisting of a men (draughtboard) sign, with a figure of a standing deity wearing a sun-disc crown next to a large Maat feather to the right, pierced longitudinally.
ProvenanceEx Mustaki collection, early 20th century, UK.
Accompanied by a previously illustrated catalogue card with provenance.
Cf. Andrews, C., Amulets of Ancient Egypt, London, 1994, p. 41, for a discussion of fish amulets.
FootnotesFish amulets symbolised regeneration.
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LOT 0415
Egyptian Steatite Tilapia Fish Plaque Amulet
Estimate £100 - 140€120 - 160 (for guidance only)$140 - 190 (for guidance only)
Opening Bid
£50 (EUR 58; USD 68) +BP*
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Egyptian Stone and Faience Scarab Group
2nd-1st millennium B.C.Estimate: £120 - 170 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £5
Comprising: a blue glazed scarab with the cartouche of Thutmosis III (Men-kheper-Ra) on the underside flanked by other signs; a scarab with three schematic human figures; a scarab with an open lotus flower; another with motifs on the underside; and a blue and black glass scarab with a plain underside. 6.02 grams total, 10-16 mm
From the private collection of a European gentleman (1942-2024), formed since the 1970s. -
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Egyptian Faience Lotus Flower Amulet
18th Dynasty, Amarna Period, 1353-1336 B.C.Estimate: £80 - 100 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £5
A blue glazed composition pendant in the form of a lotus, with some repair to the suspension loop. 0.26 grams, 14 mm
Ex early 20th century London collection. -
Egyptian Steatite Scarab with Cartouche
Late Period, 664-332 B.C.Estimate: £60 - 80 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £5
With detailing to the carapace, mouth and legs, underside with cartouche, ankh and other symbols. 2.98 grams, 18 mm
From the private collection of a European gentleman (1942-2024), formed since the 1970s.
