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LOT 0022
Large Romano-Egyptian Silver Snake Mount
ROMAN PERIOD, 30 B.C.-323 A.D.
2 7/8 in. (40.6 grams, 73 mm).
Modelled slithering, its body forming meandering loops, with stylised detailing to the head and tail; remains of mounting lug to reverse of head.
Provenance‘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.
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LOT 0022
Large Romano-Egyptian Silver Snake Mount
Estimate £600 - 800€700 - 930 (for guidance only)$810 - 1,080 (for guidance only)
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Romano-Egyptian Bronze Animal Collection
Roman Period, 30 B.C.-323 A.D.Estimate: £500 - 700 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £278
The trio comprising a baboon, a rearing snake and shrew, each with simple stylised detailing. 83 grams total, 36-42 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. -
Egyptian Faience Amulet Group
New Kingdom, Amarna Period, 1353-1336 B.C.Sold for (Inc. bp): £195
Composed of polychrome amulets of various types, with suspension loops. 1.53 grams total, 9-22 mm
From an early 20th century collection, Surrey, UK. -
Egyptian Faience Bes Amulet
Late New Kingdom, 1550-1070 B.C.Estimate: £200 - 300 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £111
Standing on a roughly oval base with hands on thighs, grotesque facial features; suspension loop to head. 1.31 grams, 26 mm
From an early 20th century Home Counties, UK, collection.
Despite his fearsome appearance, Bes was the protector of women in childbirth.
