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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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Egyptian Faience Tubular Bead and Amulet Group
New Kingdom, 1315-332 B.C. and laterSold for (Inc. bp): £143
Composed mainly of tubular and annular beads decorated with polychrome glazes, together with the upper half of an amulet of the god Shu. 26 grams total, 3-22 mm
From an early 20th century UK collection. -
Egyptian Glazed Composition Shabti for Ka-Nefer
30th Dynasty, 380-343 B.C.Sold for (Inc. bp): £975
Modelled mummiform, hands crossed in front of chest holding pick and hoe, seed bag over shoulder, wearing tripartite wig and false beard, T-shaped arrangement of hieroglyphic inscription to the midriff and lower body; plinth base and plain back pillar to reverse. 78 grams, 12.2 cm high
Private collection, New York, USA, early 1980s.
The inscription informs us that Ka-nefer was a wener- priest and scribe of Ptah. His mother's name was Isit-reshuty. He was buried at Saqqara. -
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Large Romano-Egyptian Silver Snake Mount
Roman Period, 30 B.C.-323 A.D.Estimate: £600 - 800 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £333
Modelled slithering, its body forming meandering loops, with stylised detailing to the head and tail; remains of mounting lug to reverse of head. 40.6 grams, 73 mm
‘The Ancient Menagerie Collection’ formerly the property of a Cambridgeshire lady, collected since the 1990s and acquired from auctions and dealers throughout Europe and the USA, now ex London collection.
