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LOT 0012
Egypto-Persian Silver-Gilt Earring Pair with Bes Holding Two Ibexes
CIRCA 530-330 B.C.
1 7/8 in. (26.73 grams total, 4.7 cm each).
Each with bifacial repoussé decoration depicting the Egyptian god Bes controlling two ibexes, above them two geese or storks facing stylised lotus flowers, projecting knops to the perimeter, four loops to the inner edge. [2]
Provenancewith Riyahi Gallery, London, prior to 1996.
Private collection, Switzerland, acquired from the above, 1 July 1996.
Acquired from the above, 23 December 2010.
Accompanied by a copy of an Art Loss Register certificate, no 5068.C.V.
Cf. Curtis, J. and Tallis, N. (eds), Forgotten Empire: The world of Ancient Persia, London, 2005, p.145 no.177, for a near-identical gold earring, reputedly from Syria, now in The Louvre Museum, Paris, Department of Oriental Antiquities, inventory number AO 3171.
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LOT 0012
Egypto-Persian Silver-Gilt Earring Pair with Bes Holding Two Ibexes
Sold for (Inc. bp): £2,340
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Egyptian Polished Black Stone Pesesh-Kef Amulet
Late Period, 664-332 B.C.Estimate: £600 - 800 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £300
Ostrich feathers of Amun, delineated with a single vertical groove and curved tips; integral suspension loop to reverse; likely obsidian or basalt. 3.75 grams, 29 mm
From an early 20th century collection, Home Counties, UK, 1930-1940s.
The Pesesh-kef was a 'magical' ritual implement used in the ancient Egyptian Opening of the Mouth ceremony, which may have represented an implement used to cut umbilical cords. During the Opening of the Mouth ritual, priests held the implement to the mouth of a cult statue or mummy, allowing it to receive offerings. -
Egyptian Faience Amulet Group
New Kingdom, Amarna Period, 1353-1336 B.C.Sold for (Inc. bp): £169
Composed of polychrome amulets of various types, with suspension loops, including figures of deities and fruit, together with other examples. 1.05 grams total, 11-14 mm
From an early 20th century collection, Surrey, UK. -
Phoenician Blue Glass Bifacial 'Lady in the Window' Type Pierced Disc
7th-6th century B.C.Sold for (Inc. bp): £124
Composed of a bifacial oval plaque showing a female face in relief to both sides, stylised facial detailing and shoulder-length hair; mounting socket to one end. 2.49 grams, 26 mm
From the private collection of the late Mr S.M., London, UK, thence by descent.
