Large Egyptian Glazed Hieroglyphic Shabti

Modelled mummiform and seated with arms crossed at chest, holding crook and flail, wearing a false beard and plumed Atef crown with uraeus, cream-coloured inlay to eyes; mounted on a custom-made display base. 160 grams total, 15.3 cm including stand

large chip to outer surface layer to reverse.

Ex old English collection. Spanish collection, 1980s. Accompanied by a previous dealer's catalogue and price card (£2,500.00).

Osiris was the foremost of ancient Egyptian funerary deities and lord of the underworld. Many statuettes of the god were offered in temples dedicated in his name, but have also been discovered in other contexts including animal necropoleis and temples dedicated to other gods.

Piriform pendant with janiform facial detailing and loop. 16.2 grams, 31 mm



Acquired 1969-1999. From the private collection of the late Mr S.M., London, UK, thence by descent.

Pazuzu was a divine personification of the southwestern wind, and ruled supreme over other wind demons. As an apotropaic entity, he was considered as both destructive and dangerous, whose power could repel other demons and safeguard homes from their malevolent influence. Phoenician artisans produced many cross-cultural items with Egyptian and Mesopotamian influences.

Comprising five frogs in different styles, including one example in relief on a square base; two turtles with simple shell detailing. 127 grams total, 16-34 mm



‘The Ancient Menagerie Collection’ formerly the property of a Cambridgeshire lady, collected since the 1990s and acquired from auctions and dealers throughout Europe and the USA, now ex London collection.