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LOT 2181
Grand Tour Egyptian Lapis Lazuli Hippopotamus
20TH CENTURY A.D.
2 in. (48.8 grams, 49 mm).
Carved in the round with stub legs. [No Reserve]
ProvenanceFrom an early 20th century collection.
This lot is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D'Amato.
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Egyptian Revival Bronze Cross
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Opening Bid: £40
Cruciform pendant with integral loop, obverse with impressed cartouche and hieroglyphs, reverse with hatching. 5.6 grams, 43 mm
From the collection of a gentleman, acquired on the London art market in the 1990s. This lot is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D'Amato. -
Group of Roman Style Stone Heads
20th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £312
Including a rock crystal bust of Venus and other types. 244 grams total, 47-73 mm
From the family collection of a Hampstead gentleman; formerly acquired in the 1980s. This lot is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D'Amato. -
Amlash Style Terracotta Idol
20th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £59
Columnar in form with roundels to the knees, navel and chest, arms folded over the midriff, discoid face with flange nose; after the antique. 446 grams, 28 cm
Acquired on the UK art market. From the collection of G.M.R.H., London, UK. This lot is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D'Amato.
