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LOT 0483
Historic Collection of 565 Slides of Egyptian Archaeological Sites and Artefacts
1960S-1980S A.D.
10 1/2 x 6 1/2 x 2 1/2 in. (3.85 kg total, 26.5 x 16.5 x 6.5 cm each box).
Housed in five linen-covered boxes, covering ancient Egypt, Tutankhamun jewellery, Nefetari, Amun Hr Khopshef, Khaemwast, Tuthmosis IV, Tye, Archaic stele, maceheads, inscriptions, pottery, sculpture, Saqqara tombs, Esna etc. [5, No Reserve]
ProvenanceProperty of archaeologist Stephanie Gee, N.W. London, UK, 1960s-1980s.
FootnotesStephanie Gee was a prominent archaeologist who took part in several expeditions in Egypt. She was a trusted assistant to the British-Australian archaeologist Veronica Seton-Williams, who excavated in Egypt, Britain, and the Near East. Stephanie also took part in the Tell El-Farâ'în expeditions of 1965-1968, and assisted Seton-Williams with preparing the 1966 expedition report. Their collaboration continued and Stephanie helped with the manuscript of Seton-Williams’ book ‘The Road to El-Aguzein’, a narrative account of her life that was first published in 1988.
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LOT 0483
Historic Collection of 565 Slides of Egyptian Archaeological Sites and Artefacts
Sold for (Inc. bp): £845
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Large Phoenicio-Egyptian Faience Amulet of a Feline Head
Late 1st millennium B.C.Estimate: £800 - 1,000 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £400
Modelled in the half-round with fine detailing and a ribbed suspension loop. 31.9 grams, 46 mm
Ex collection of a Surrey lady, circa 1940s.
It is unclear which deity the head represents, though either Sekhmet or Bastet is likely. -
Egyptian Faience Horus Falcon Amulet
Late Period, 664-332 B.C.Sold for (Inc. bp): £130
Seated falcon with impressed detailing to wings and head; rectangular base and suspension loop on the back. 1.08 grams, 17 mm
Ex early 20th century collection, London, UK.
Horus is one of the most significant and widely worshipped gods in ancient Egyptian mythology. His importance spans multiple facets of Egyptian religion, including kingship, protection, the sky, and the sun. Depicted in various human and animal forms, Horus played a vital role in Egyptian cosmology, particularly as the Pharaoh's protector and as a symbol of divine authority. -
Egyptian Carnelian Scarab Amulet
Late Period, 664-332 B.C.Sold for (Inc. bp): £98
Carved in the round scarab with longitudinal piercing. 0.40 grams, 8.5 mm
Ex Belinda Elliston collection, 20th century.