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LOT 0449
Egyptian Terracotta Mould with Impression of the Cartouche of Pharaoh Akhenaten
NEW KINGDOM, 18TH DYNASTY, AMARNA PERIOD, 1379-1362 B.C.
2 in. (4.96 grams, 27 mm).
Oblate type with incuse cartouche of Akhenaten. [No Reserve]
ProvenanceAcquired 7th February 1962, for 5 shillings.
From the private collection of Peter Clayton, FCILIP, Dip, Arch, FSA, FRNS, Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire, UK; formed since the late 1950s.
Accompanied by an old handwritten information card by Peter Clayton, collection no.87.
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LOT 0449
Egyptian Terracotta Mould with Impression of the Cartouche of Pharaoh Akhenaten
Estimate £400 - 600€460 - 700 (for guidance only)$540 - 810 (for guidance only)
Opening Bid
£5 (EUR 6; USD 7) +BP*
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Opening Bid: £5
Larger portion of a tunic with decorative strips (clavi) ending with circular decorations (orbiculi), and central orbiculus in red, green and yellow wool, S-twist tapestry, decorated with Nilotic scenes including plants, animals, possibly human figures. 59 grams total including paper folder, 32.5 cm
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Among the many fragments of wool tunics, there are several long strips that match to form nearly full-length central pectoral clavi and orbiculi. They are patterned with a profusion of small figures or interlaced abstract designs, birds, plants and animals, with a contrasting border filled with geometric motifs. -
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Egyptian Papyrus Fragment with Text
Graeco-Roman Period, circa 3rd century B.C.-2nd century A.D.Estimate: £80 - 100 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £5
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Ex retired East Anglian school teacher, Isle of Wight, Hampshire, UK, 1960s-1980s. -
Egyptian Steatite Scarab with Religious Motifs
Late Period, 664-332 B.C.Estimate: £200 - 300 (‡+bp*)
Opening Bid: £100
Plano-convex in section, with a segmented upper face; the underside features an incuse design of a winged scarab, two perching Horus falcons, and a winged uraeus above, with a frieze of four cobras interspersed with three nefer signs below; supplied with an impression. 3.53 grams, 19 mm
Acquired from Derek Content, 24 June 1975. Private collection of Kal Noselson, New York, acquired between 1976 and the late 1990s; thence by descent. Accompanied by an original handwritten invoice from Derek Content, dated 24 June 1975.
