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LOT 0461
Egyptian to Roman Period Faience Bead Group
LATE DYNASTIC-ROMAN PERIOD, 5TH CENTURY B.C.-4TH CENTURY A.D.
1/8 - 7/8 in. (50 grams total, 2-22 mm).
Comprising various types. [366, No Reserve]
ProvenanceAcquired 1980-2015.
Ex Abelita family collection.
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LOT 0461
Egyptian to Roman Period Faience Bead Group
Sold for (Inc. bp): £78
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Egyptian Wooden Animal-Headed Furniture Leg
Late Period, 664-332 B.C.Sold for (Inc. bp): £325
Representing the head, chest and split forelegs of a lion with ochre-tan surface and applied black detailing; ledge to the reverse and socket to accept a mounting peg or mortice; mounted on a custom-made stand. 260 grams, 33 cm high (529 grams total, 35.5 cm high including stand)
Fine condition.
Swiss collection prior to late 1990s. Private London collection since 1999. -
Egyptian Gold Bird Amulet
New Kingdom, 1550-1070 B.C.Estimate: £350 - 450 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £190
In the form of a perching bird, possibly a vulture, with stylised detailing to the head, wings and feet; pierced between tail and chest for suspension. 0.86 grams, 11 mm
Fine condition.
Early 20th century French collection. -
Egyptian Gold Mounted Scarab with Bes
Late Period, 664-332 B.C.Sold for (Inc. bp): £585
The stone or faience scarab decorated with a pale blue glaze with figure of the god Bes; gold bulbs to the perimeter; gold setting inlaid with a polished garnet cabochon to the domed upper face. 1.82 grams, 16 mm
From an early 20th century collection.