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LOT 0525
Historic Collection of 825 Slides of Archaeological Objects From Egypt
1960S-1980S A.D.
10 1/2 x 6 1/2 x 2 1/2 in. (4.43 kg total, 26.5 x 16.5 x 6.5 cm each box).
Housed in five linen-covered boxes, covering regalia, jewellery, chariots, daggers, bows, sticks, Old Kingdom sculpture, Saite sculpture, canopic, sarcophagi, Middle Kingdom and general objects etc. [5, No Reserve]
ProvenanceProperty of archaeologist Stephanie Gee, N.W. London, UK, 1960s-1980s.
This lot is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D'Amato.
Stephanie 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 0525
Historic Collection of 825 Slides of Archaeological Objects From Egypt
Sold for (Inc. bp): £1,040
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Egyptian Faience Double Lizard Amulet
Late Period, 664-332 B.C.Sold for (Inc. bp): £169
Gentle trapezoidal plinth with modelled depictions of two long-tailed lizards on the top; four evenly spaced holes pierce the plinth for attachment. 12 grams, 54 mm
From a UK dealer since the 1970s. From an old London, UK, collection since circa 1985. This lot is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D'Amato.
The lizard was the animal manifestation of the creator god Atum. His sun-god aspect is embodied in the lizard's need to bask in sunshine. -
Egyptian Banded Agate Kohl Pot
Late Period, 664-332 B.C.Sold for (Inc. bp): £124
Cone-shaped body with traces of lug handles on the upper third; narrow opening at the top with a thin, flattened rim. 94 grams, 75 mm
UK private collection before 2000. Acquired on the UK art market. Private collection, London, UK. This lot is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D'Amato.
This vessel's unusual triangular shape is thought to be limited to the Late Period; other comparable examples are known (e.g., Barbotin, C., Collection égyptienne: Musée Granet - Aix-en-Provence, Aix-en-Provence, 1995, p. 166, no. 97). -
Large Egyptian Amethyst Heart Amulet
Late Period, 664-332 B.C.Sold for (Inc. bp): £572
Carved with a suspension loop and lateral spurs; loop chipped. 9.75 grams, 31 mm
Ex early 20th century Home Counties, UK, collection. This lot is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D'Amato.
