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LOT 0442
Egyptian Stone Scarab Collection
SECOND INTERMEDIATE PERIOD, 1650-332 B.C. AND LATER
3/8 - 5/8 in. (6.16 grams total, 10-17 mm).
Each with simple anatomical detailing and an engraved motif to base; pierced for suspension; five of steatite, one of dark stone. [6, No Reserve]
ProvenanceCollected since the 1970s.
Ex Everitt collection, acquired by descent 2017.
Cf. Ben-Tor, D., The Scarab. A Reflection of Ancient Egypt, Jerusalem, 1993, pp. 32 (for the scarab with antelope), 33 (for the two scarabs with human figures).
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Egyptian Faience Djed Pillar Amulet
Late Period, 664-323 B.C.Sold for (Inc. bp): £91
Decorated with a blue glaze; pillar to reverse, pierced for suspension. 1.9 grams, 21 mm
From an early 20th century collection, Carnavon, North Wales, UK. -
Egyptian Wooden Mummy Face Mask
Late Dynastic Period, after 500 B.C.Sold for (Inc. bp): £338
Triangular in form with carved facial detailing, thick tousled hair, full lips; pierced in four places for attachment. 716 grams, 27.5 cm
Acquired 1970s-1996. Property of a North American collector. London collection, 2016. -
Large Egyptian Stone Hieroglyphic Scarab for Amenhotep III
New Kingdom, 1386-1349 B.C.Estimate: £1,000 - 1,400 (‡+bp*)
Opening Bid: £500
Naturalistically modelled with detailing to the upper body and legs; damaged base with the throne name 'neb-maat-re' of Amenhotep III in cartouche and the god's name Amun-Re below; pierced for suspension. 41 grams, 44 mm
Ex R. Liechti (1934-2010) Geneva, Switzerland, collection between 1950-1990s.