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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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Large Egyptian Steatite Scarab
Late Period, 664-332 B.C.Sold for (Inc. bp): £234
A line border encloses the standing figure of a falcon-headed deity wearing a sun disc and uraeus, and holding a was-sceptre, standing before the hieroglyphs user, Maat, Re, setep, n, Re, neb), all surmounting a larger neb sign. 9.92 grams, 28 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.
The design incorporates much of Ramesses II’s throne name, ‘the justice of Re is powerful, chosen of Re (user-Maat-Re setep-n-Re). -
Egyptian Stone Crocodile Amulet
Late Period, 664-332 B.C.Sold for (Inc. bp): £221
Gently trapezoidal plinth with the finely detailed figure of a crocodile on top. 17.8 grams, 46 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.
Crocodile amulets represent the god Sobek - a complex Egyptian god embodying both destructive and creative forces. As the god of the Nile, fertility, and water, he played a vital role in agriculture and the land's prosperity. Sobek was revered for his dual nature as a protector and life-giver, particularly in times of war or need. His strength and protective qualities were essential to daily life and the Egyptians’ understanding of the cosmos, leaving a lasting impact on their culture. -
Egyptian Black Stone Scarab in Gilt Bronze Memorial Locket
Late Period, 664-332 B.C. and laterSold for (Inc. bp): £572
Haematite scarab with carapace and mouth, mounted in the centre of a 19th century memorial locket with glazed inner chamber, obverse with six agate cabochons in cells and applied filigree around the central cell mimicking legs. 24.95 grams, 53 mm
From a 19th century collection based on the locket. 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.
