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LOT 0009
Egypto-Phoenician Lapis Lazuli Scarab with Cartouche for Thutmose III
LATE 1ST MILLENNIUM B.C.
1 in. (7.4 grams, 25 mm).
With carapace detailing to obverse, plaque with intaglio cartouche for the throne name of Thutmose III, winged scarab and fronds flanking.
ProvenancePrivate collection of Mr S.A., Switzerland, 1990s, thence by descent.
This lot has been checked against the Interpol Database of stolen works of art and is accompanied by search certificate no.12127-211877.
Cf. similar item in the British Museum collection under accession no.1888,0512.99.
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LOT 0009
Egypto-Phoenician Lapis Lazuli Scarab with Cartouche for Thutmose III
Estimate £3,000 - 4,000€3,480 - 4,640 (for guidance only)$4,050 - 5,400 (for guidance only)
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Egyptian Faience Bead Necklace String with Large Bes Amulet
Late Period, 664-332 B.C.Estimate: £600 - 800 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £300
Restrung using mainly annular and tubular beads, with four larger oblate beads; central feature a large (5cm) Bes pendant, the god standing on a plinth and wearing an elaborate headdress. 18 grams, 56 cm
From the vendor's grandfather's collection, formed in the 1950s; thence by family descent circa 1974.
Bes became one of ancient Egypt's most popular apotropaic deities from the New Kingdom onwards. Despite his rather fearful appearance, Bes was the patron and protector of pregnant women and children. He was also believed to provide protection from snakes. -
Egyptian Gold Cartonnage Inlays
Late Period-Ptolemaic Period, 664-31 B.C.Sold for (Inc. bp): £4,420
Comprising: a winged scarab with detailed carapace and wings; and the mummiform figures of the four Sons of Horus, Imsety, Hapy, Duamutef, and Qebehsenuef; mounted on custom-made display stands. 635 grams total, 16.5-20 cm wide including stand
From a 1920s French collection. Ex German gallery, 1970-1980s. Spanish collection, 1980s-1990s. London, UK, collection, 2000s. This lot has been checked against the Interpol Database of stolen works of art and is accompanied by search certificate no.12126-214208.
The Four Sons of Horus were deities responsible for protecting the internal organs of the deceased. The human-headed Imsety protected the liver, the baboon-headed Hapy protected the lungs, the jackal-headed Duamutef protected the stomach, and the falcon-headed Qebehsenuef protected the intestines. -
Phoenicio-Egyptian Hardstone Scarab with Hieroglyphs
Circa 6th-4th century B.C.Estimate: £400 - 600 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £200
Haematite scarab with underside incised Horus falcon and lotus flower atop a fire-altar(?) flanked by uraei. 2.21 grams, 16 mm
Collected from 1969-1999. From the collection of the late Mr S.M., London, UK.
