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LOT 0483
Historic Collection of Thirty-Six Original Slide Images of Egypt Including Archaeological Sites
CIRCA 1897 A.D.
4 1/2 in. (168 grams total, 11.6 cm).
Group of photographic negatives in 'quarter plate size', in two old cardboard lidded boxes, one stamped 'D.W.Collings'; archaeological expedition to Egypt. [35, No Reserve]
ProvenanceFrom the private collection of Dudley Collings, from his travels in Egypt in the late 19th century.
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LOT 0483
Historic Collection of Thirty-Six Original Slide Images of Egypt Including Archaeological Sites
Sold for (Inc. bp): £260
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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 Faience Scarab
Late Period, 6th-5th century B.C.Sold for (Inc. bp): £910
With detailed ribbing to the carapace, legs and mouth; underside with central ribbed loop; old inked collector's reference 'E.45'. 4.18 grams, 27 mm
Collected between the 1950s-1990s. Ex Roger Liechti (1934-2010) collection, Geneva, Switzerland. -
Egyptian Faience Bead Necklace String with Bes Amulet
Late Period, 664-332 B.C.Estimate: £300 - 400 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £150
Restrung using mainly annular and tubular beads, central feature a large Bes pendant, the god with a grimacing face and wearing a small headdress. 10 grams, 34 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.