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LOT 0457
Romano-Egyptian Bronze Crouching Frog Weight
ROMAN PERIOD, 30 B.C.-323 A.D.
1in. (24.8 grams, 25 mm).
Modelled in the round with naturalistic detailing, on a tabular base.
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 0457
Romano-Egyptian Bronze Crouching Frog Weight
Estimate £100 - 140€120 - 160 (for guidance only)$140 - 190 (for guidance only)
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Egyptian Bronze Atef Crown Feather From a Life-Sized Statue
Late Period, circa 664-332 B.C.Estimate: £5,000 - 7,000 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £2,500
The ostrich feather with deep recessed cells, likely once inlaid, and a tapering mounting lug to one side; mounted on a custom-made display stand; remnants of gilding. 1.2 kg total, 33.5 cm high including stand
Seward Kennedy collection, acquired 1960s. This lot has been checked against the Interpol Database of stolen works of art and is accompanied by search certificate number no.11840-207822.
This large feather would have been attached to a wooden statue of Osiris. The Atef crown identified Osiris, god of the underworld, in Ancient Egyptian symbolism. The two ostrich feathers adorning the crown represent truth, justice, morality, equilibrium and the cult centre of Osiris in Abydos. The ostrich feather was also associated with Ma'at. -
Egyptian Scarab Collection with Hieroglyphs
Late Period, 664-323 B.C.Sold for (Inc. bp): £247
Four with anatomical detailing and hieroglyphs or other motifs to base, including one example displaying a cruciform figure or other motif to the upper face; some chips; all pierced for suspension. 10.7 grams total, 10-23 mm
From an early 20th century collection, Carnavon, North Wales, UK. -
Egyptian Wooden Diorama with Model Makers
11th-12th Dynasty, 2023-1862 B.C.Sold for (Inc. bp): £3,900
Rectangular wooden base supporting two opposed crouching figures each holding a tool (axe, chisel) in one hand, working on a model boat; the figures wearing white linen kilts and with carefully painted hair and facial features. 436 grams, 18 cm
Acquired in the 1960s. From the collection of the late Egyptologist Surgeon Commander PHK Gray RN. From a Surrey, UK, collection. This lot has been checked against the Interpol Database of stolen works of art and is accompanied by search certificate number no.11832-207092.
Crafted for the tomb to accompany the deceased and provide for him in the afterlife.
