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LOT 0462
Egyptian Stone Amulet Collection
LATE PERIOD, 664-332 B.C.
1/2 - 3/4 in. (18 grams total, 14-21 mm).
Including scarab, pedestal-base and other types. [6, No Reserve]
Provenancewith Archaeologia, Switzerland, before 1983.
Ex private North American collection.
London private collection, 2016.
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Large Egyptian Coptic Textile Fragment
Circa 5th-9th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £494
A very large tunic fragment from the upper part of the garment, in purple and red wool over linen, S torsion, a horizontal band with geometric patterns alternating with zig-zag lines, and descending on the breast with two clavi, patterned in similar way; red border with cords in the upper part, dentilled border with floral and vegetal ornaments (plants, flowers and buds with cross) in the lower part. 103 grams total including package, 36 cm
Acquired 1970s-1996. Property of a North American collector. London collection, 2016.
These decorative bands had a ground weave in purple wool, with natural linen and red forming the inlaid design of formal sprigs and zig-zag patterns. The double woven selvedge of the tunic’s neck has been preserved in the upper part. -
Egyptian Amulet Collection
Late Period, 664-332 B.C.Sold for (Inc. bp): £117
Mainly heart-type amulets in various materials. 14.85 grams total, 20-26 mm
with Archaeologia, Switzerland, before 1983. Ex private North American collection. London private collection, 2016. -
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Egyptian Turquoise Scarab
Late Period, 664-332 B.C.Estimate: £400 - 600 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £200
Carved in the round with longitudinal piercing, ellipsoid base. 1.21 grams, 15 mm
Ex Belinda Elliston collection, a member of the Egyptian Exploration Society, 1940s onwards.
