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LOT 0471
Romano-Egyptian Green Faience Bead Group
CIRCA 1ST-2ND CENTURY A.D.
1 in. (41.7 grams total, 25-27 mm).
Comprising five broadly barrel-shaped beads with decorative piercing to each facetted face; decorative incised lines demarcating the faces. [5, No Reserve]
ProvenanceLondon private collection, 1979-1983.
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Egyptian Faience Bead Necklace
New Kingdom, 1569-1081 B.C.Sold for (Inc. bp): £124
Composed mainly of tubular beads decoratively glazed in various shades of turquoise, interspersed with coin-shaped beads; restrung. 4.8 grams, 90 cm long
From an early 20th century UK collection. -
Egyptian Jasper Bead with Horus as a Falcon
Late New Kingdom, 1550-1069 B.C.Sold for (Inc. bp): £364
Plano-convex bead with incised image to the underside. 1.3 grams, 12 mm
Acquired 1969-1999. From the private collection of the late Mr S.M., London, UK, thence by descent. -
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Romano-Egyptian Bronze Frog and Turtle Collection
Roman Period, 30 B.C.-323 A.D.Estimate: £800 - 1,000 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £444
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.
