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LOT 0045
Romano-Egyptian Glass Head Collection
ROMAN PERIOD, 30 B.C.-323 A.D.
1 1/4 - 1 3/8 in. (61 grams total, 32-36 mm).
Three glass faces including a lion head and two male portrait heads. [3, No Reserve]
ProvenanceAcquired 1970s-1996.
Property of a North American collector.
London collection, 2016.
Cf. Andrews, C., Amulets of Ancient Egypt, London, 1994, fig.15.
FootnotesThese appear to have been blown or pressed when semi-molten into a hollowed reverse-shaped mould form.
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Romano-Egyptian Bronze Shrew Balsamarium Lid
Roman Period, 30 B.C.-323 A.D.Estimate: £200 - 300 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £111
Modelled in the round with naturalistic detailing, ears upright and tail straight, on a circular lid with hinge loop to the rear, possibly from a balsamarium or other high-status container. 19.4 grams, 43 mm
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Egyptian Silver Bastet Cat Goddess
Late Period, 664-332 B.C.Estimate: £800 - 1,000 (‡+bp*)
Opening Bid: £400
Modelled seated on an oblong base; accompanied by a custom-made display base. 1.27 grams, 13 mm high (6.02 grams total, 33 mm including stand)
Ex Mrs Zimmermann Koutoulakis, December 1977. Ex R. Liechti (1934-2010) Geneva, Switzerland, collection between 1950-1990s.
