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LOT 0505
Stone Age Egyptian Flint Axehead
LOWER PALAEOLITHIC PERIOD, CIRCA 450,000-280,000 B.P.
4 7/8 in. (389 grams, 12.3 cm).
Biconvex in section with irregular curved edge. [No Reserve]
ProvenanceFound Egypt, North Africa.
From the British art market in the 1970s-1980s.
Acquired via inheritance, 1988.
From the collection of a South West London, UK, specialist Stone Age collector.
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Egypto-Phoenician Hardstone Scaraboid Set in Bronze Pendant
Late 1st millennium B.C.Estimate: £250 - 350 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £125
Comprising a carnelian scaraboid with a stylised bird with open wings to the underside, pellets to the field; set in an openwork bronze pendant frame with tubular loop. 3.84 grams, 18 mm
From an early 20th century Home Counties, UK, collection. -
Stone Age Egyptian Flint Axehead
Lower Palaeolithic Period, circa 450,000-280,000 B.P.Sold for (Inc. bp): £46
Biconvex in section with irregular curved edge. 389 grams, 12.3 cm
Found Egypt, North Africa. From the British art market in the 1970s-1980s. Acquired via inheritance, 1988. From the collection of a South West London, UK, specialist Stone Age collector. -
Egyptian Hardstone Scarab in Gold Bracelet
Late Period, 664-332 B.C. and laterSold for (Inc. bp): £572
Scarab, plano-convex in section with incised carapace and leg detailing, stylised djed pillar to the underside; mounted in a 20th-century gold bracelet. 12.30 grams, 22.5 cm
From the private collection of the late Mrs Belinda Ellison, long time member of the Egyptian Exploration Society, c.1940-2020.
