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LOT 0008
Egyptian Terracotta Mould with Impression of the Cartouche of Pharaoh Akhenaten
NEW KINGDOM, 18TH DYNASTY, AMARNA PERIOD, 1353-1332 B.C.
1 in. (4.26 grams, 25 mm).
Rounded tongue-shaped mould with an impressed cartouche containing the throne name of Akhenaten, Nefer-kheperu-Re (meaning 'Beautiful are the Manifestations of Re'). [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.86.
Moulds like this were used to produce faience amulets or inlays bearing the pharaoh's cartouche. Akhenaten's throne name, Nefer-kheperu-Re, remained unchanged throughout his reign, while his birth name changed from Amenhotep IV ('Amun is satisfied') to Akhenaten ('Servant of the Aten').
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LOT 0008
Egyptian Terracotta Mould with Impression of the Cartouche of Pharaoh Akhenaten
Estimate £400 - 600€460 - 700 (for guidance only)$540 - 810 (for guidance only)
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