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LOT 0535
Egyptian Turquoise Stone Scarab with Hieroglyphs
LATE PERIOD, 664-332 B.C.
1/2 in. (0.88 grams, 12 mm).
Plano-convex in section with scarab detailing to the upper face; underside with a jackal (?) in profile; pierced longitudinally. [No Reserve]
ProvenanceEx Constable collection, 1990s.
Ex P. Morris collection.
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LOT 0535
Egyptian Turquoise Stone Scarab with Hieroglyphs
Sold for (Inc. bp): £85
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Egyptian Lapis Lazuli Scarab
Late Period, 664-332 B.C.Sold for (Inc. bp): £715
Carved in the round with longitudinal piercing, ellipsoid base. 12.8 grams, 30 mm
Ex early 20th century collection. -
Phoenician Glass Bead Collection
6th-3rd century B.C. or laterEstimate: £900 - 1,200 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £475
Comprising a group of crumb-decorated polychrome oblate beads and a centrepiece pendant formed as a stylised bearded head. 179 grams total, 12-42 mm
From the collection of a gentleman, acquired on the London art market in the 1990s.
The Phoenicians, renowned seafarers and traders, were also skilled glassworkers. They produced a wide variety of glass beads using core-forming and winding techniques, with vivid colours and elaborate designs that reflect both technical mastery and cross-cultural influence. Among the most iconic Phoenician beads are glass 'head' beads, crafted in the form of stylised human or mythological faces. Typically, they feature exaggerated facial details like bulging eyes, large noses, beards, and headdresses, often with expressive or comic features. They were possibly worn as amulets to ward off evil or attract protection, though they may also represent deities, ancestors, or foreigners. These beads often incorporate Egyptian, Greek, and Near Eastern stylistic elements, reflecting the Phoenicians’ extensive trade networks. -
Egyptian Blue and Ochre Faience Shabti
Late Period, 4th century B.C.Sold for (Inc. bp): £72
Plano-convex in section with mould-formed facial detailing, crossed arms and agricultural tools. 12.9 grams, 67 mm
Ex private collection, London, UK, 1970s-1990s.
