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LOT 0519
Large Egyptian Amethyst Heart Amulet
LATE PERIOD, 664-332 B.C.
1 1/4 in. (9.75 grams, 31 mm).
Carved with a suspension loop and lateral spurs; loop chipped.
ProvenanceEx 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.
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Historic Collection of 825 Slides of Archaeological Objects From Egypt
1960s-1980s A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £1,040
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. 4.43 kg total, 26.5 x 16.5 x 6.5 cm each box
Property 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. -
Egyptian Red Mottled Stone Piriform Jar
Predynastic Period, Naqada II, 3500-3200 B.C.Sold for (Inc. bp): £312
With narrow base and broad rounded shoulder. 248 grams, 76 mm
From the private collection of a Canadian gentleman living in Essex, UK, formed since the 1920s-circa 1990. Property of an Essex lady until the late 1990s; thence by descent. From the private collection of an Essex gentleman since the late 1990s. This lot is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D'Amato. -
Egyptian Faience Eye of Horus Amulet
Late Period, 664-332 B.C.Sold for (Inc. bp): £520
Openwork wedjat eye amulet with black and white inlay to the eye, with a rearing cobra wearing a sun disc crown at the front. 2.28 grams, 23 mm
From an early 20th century collection. Ex London, UK, gallery. From a private UK collection This lot is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D'Amato.
The wedjat-eye amulet (also called the Eye of Horus) became one of the most recognisable symbols in ancient Egyptian culture. It represents the idea of protection, healing, and restoration. In myth, Horus lost his eye during his battle with Seth, and it was later magically restored, symbolising healing and the restoration of wholeness. The Eye of Horus came to represent divine power and protection and was often used in amulets for safeguarding and well-being.
