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THREE EGYPTIAN SHABTIS
22nd Dynasty to early Ptolemaic Period, circa 943-30 B.C.
Each of typical mummiform pose, including a bichrome glazed composition shabti for a priest with moulded details 11.4cm high; a pottery shabti with a column of text down the front added in black paint, 10.2cm high; and another small glazed composition shabti, 8.2cm high, (3)
Provenance: Frederick Allan Downes (1898-1974) collection, UK, formed in the first half of the 20th Century; and thence by descent to Peter Allan Downes (1921-1984) and the present owner. Frederick Allan Downes was an airship officer in the First World War, who went on to work in India on the Bombay, Baroda and Central India Railways. During the Second World War he served as Squadron leader Technical Branch, RAF. The collection was added to by his son, Peter Allan Downes, RN.
£300-£400 *
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AN EGYPTIAN GREEN GLAZED COMPOSITION SHABTI FOR PSAM-TEK-SI-NEITH
Late Period, 26th Dynasty, circa 664-525 B.C.
Of typical mummiform shape, wearing a tripartite wig and carrying tools and a seedbag, with impressed hieroglyphs down the front and back, 10.5cm high
Provenance: UK private collection, acquired in the early 1960s in the sale of various storage units which were dispersed from deceased estates after WWII, where it had been held since before the war. Thence by descent. Accompanied by a typed note which gives its provenance as 'Found in the valley of the Kings in 1930 by Sir Arnold Woolley.'
£200-£300 *
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AN EGYPTIAN GREEN GLAZED COMPOSITION SHABTI FOR PEF-TJAU-A-EN-KHONSU
Late Period, circa 664-332 B.C.
With moulded details, in typical mummiform pose, wearing a tripartite wig, holding a pick, how and seedbag, incised hieroglyphs covering the legs and back pillar, 11cm high
Provenance: Alexandre Nicolai (1865-1952) Collection, Bordeaux, France. Thence by descent.
£300-£400 *
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AN EGYPTIAN BRONZE FIGURE OF SEATED OSIRIS
Late Period, circa 664-332 B.C.
The seated mummiform deity wearing the atef crown and false beard and holding the crook and flail across his chest, with incised details, with tangs under the torso and feet, 15cm high
Provenance: Frederick Allan Downes (1898-1974) collection, UK, formed in the first half of the 20th Century; and thence by descent to Peter Allan Downes (1921-1984) and the present owner. Frederick Allan Downes was an airship officer in the First World War, who went on to work in India on the Bombay, Baroda and Central India Railways. During the Second World War he served as Squadron leader Technical Branch, RAF. The collection was added to by his son, Peter Allan Downes, RN.
£400-£600 *
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AN EGYPTIAN BRONZE FIGURE OF OSIRIS
Late Period, circa 664 B.C.-332 B.C.
A standing mummiform Osiris, depicted wearing the Atef crown, which consists of the crown of lower Egypt flanked by two Ostrich feathers, holding a crook and flail, 14.3cm high
Provenance: Alexandre Nicolai (1865-1952) Collection, Bordeaux, France. Thence by descent.
£400-£600 *
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AN EGYPTIAN ALABASTER JAR
Late Period, circa 664 B.C.-332 B.C.
An Egyptian alabaster vessel with two pierced lug handles, a tapered body and an everted rim, 23.2cm high
Provenance: Alexandre Nicolai (1865-1952) Collection, Bordeaux, France. Thence by descent.
£800-£1,200 *
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AN EGYPTIAN GREEN SCHIST HEART SCARAB
Late Period, circa 664-332 B.C.
Of naturalistic form, the underside inscribed with the standard formula of chapter 30B of the Book of the Dead, mostly faded, reading: '[...] the Osiris, the prophet and god's father [...]', 6.4cm long
Provenance: Belgian private collection, Brussels, acquired in the 1970s. With Galerie Harmakhis, Brussels.
Literature: The common idea that the heart scarab was designed to replace the heart after its removal at mummification remains questionable. The Egyptians feared that the heart, the seat of memory and conscience, would testify against the deceased at the Divine Tribunal. Placing a heart scarab within the mummy wrappings or over the heart, or near the neck, of the mummy of the deceased was designed to prevent this. They are often inscribed with a spell from the Book of the Dead imploring the heart not to abandon its owner.
£1,000-£1,500 *
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AN EGYPTIAN LIGHT BLUE GLAZED COMPOSITION AMULET
26th Dynasty to early Ptolemaic Period, circa 7th Century-3rd Century B.C.
Endowed with a large phallus which he rests over his left shoulder, 3.5cm high
Provenance: From the collection of Henry Wallis (1830-1916), artist and specialist in various areas, including Egyptian glazed composition.
£80-£100 *
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AN EGYPTIAN BLUE GLAZED COMPOSITION FIGURE OF TAURET
Late Period, circa 664 B.C.-332 B.C.
Of typical form with her hippopotamus head and depicted as pregnant, her left leg advancing and with a crocodile tail extending down her back, 5.9cm high
Provenance: Frederick Allan Downes (1898-1974) collection, UK, formed in the first half of the 20th Century; and thence by descent to Peter Allan Downes (1921-1984) and the present owner. Frederick Allan Downes was an airship officer in the First World War, who went on to work in India on the Bombay, Baroda and Central India Railways. During the Second World War he served as Squadron leader Technical Branch, RAF. The collection was added to by his son, Peter Allan Downes, RN. Mount with handwritten note specifying date of 1850.
£150-£250. *
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AN EGYPTIAN WOODEN SARCOPHAGUS MASK
Late Period, circa 664-332 B.C.
With part of the wig, large eyes and serene smile, with four pegs for securing to the coffin lid, 21cm high
Provenance: With Helios Gallery, UK. American private collection, Knoxville, Tennessee formed in the 1950s.
£200-£300 *
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AN EGYPTIAN BRONZE SITULA
Late Period-Ptolemaic Period, circa 664 B.C.-30 B.C.
With suspension loops attached to the rim, the body tapering into a peg base, 9.2cm high
Provenance: Frederick Allan Downes (1898-1974) collection, UK, formed in the first half of the 20th Century; and thence by descent to Peter Allan Downes (1921-1984) and the present owner. Frederick Allan Downes was an airship officer in the First World War, who went on to work in India on the Bombay, Baroda and Central India Railways. During the Second World War he served as Squadron leader Technical Branch, RAF. The collection was added to by his son, Peter Allan Downes, RN.
£100-£150 *
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AN EGYPTIAN TERRACOTTA FIGURE
Ptolemaic Period, circa 3rd-1st Century B.C.
Depicting a youth, wearing a festival wreath on his head and holding two cocks, 13.5cm high
Provenance: Acquired from the French art market. Previously from the Perichon Bey (1860-1929) collection. Mounted on an early 20th Century base.
£80-£100 *
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A ROMANO-EGYPTIAN STUCCO SARCOPHAGUS MASK
Roman Period, circa 1st Century B.C.-2nd Century A.D.
With striated linear hair brushed forward to the brow, large eyes and heavy eye lids, 22cm high
Provenance: UK private collection, Wiltshire, acquired in Notting Hill Gate, London, in the early 1990s.
£200-£300 *
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FOUR EGYPTIAN BRONZE FIGURES
26th Dynasty to Ptolemaic Period, circa 7th-1st Century B.C.
Including a figure Isis, seated, holding Horus in her arms; a finial in the form of the aegis of Khnum; a figure of Harpokrates, seated and wearing the sun disc of Ra; and a figure of Nefertum, 5.6cm-9cm high, (4)
Provenance: The Isis from a French collection, formed in the mid-20th Century; the aegis from a UK collection, London, formed in the mid-20th Century; the Harpokrates acquired from Christie's, London, 1980s; the Nefertum from a European collection, formed in the mid-20th Century.
£180-£220 *
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A ROMANO-EGYPTIAN GLASS BEAD BRACELET
Roman Period, circa 30 B.C.-395 A.D.
Composed of eighteen spherical and barrel-shaped black core-formed beads with white combed trailing, restrung and with modern clasp, 19cm long
Provenance: Private collection, Canada, acquired early 20th Century.
£150-£250 *
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AN AMETHYST SCARAB
Possibly Egyptian
Mounted to be worn as a pendant, 2.2cm high
Provenance: Ex UK collection, formed 19th-early 20th Century.
£80-£120 *
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A ROMANO-EGYPTIAN TERRACOTTA GROTESQUE
Circa 1st Century B.C./A.D.
Carrying a wine amphora and holding a festival wreath, wearing a Phrygian cap, with diaphanous drapery, wearing a bulla on his chest, 16cm high
Provenance: Ex Audrey Davies, acquired in the 1980s. Ex UK private collection.
£120-£150 *
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A GROUP OF ROMANO-EGYPTIAN GLASS FRAGMENTS
Circa 1st-4th Century A.D.
Including millefiore fragments, from bowls and furniture inlays, the largest fragment 3.9cm wide, (a lot)
Provenance: Acquired from Bonhams, London. Ex German collection, formed in the 1970s.
£80-£100 *
| Fine Amulets from the collection of Madge Kirkham (1925-2016) |
Madge Kirkham had a life-long interest in history, and started buying antiquities from Folio Fine Art in 1964. She remained a customer of Charles Ede when he decided to specialise in antiquities, and continued collecting for the rest of her life. She was a discriminating collector of small antiquities and kept fastidious records to ensure good provenance of all the items in her collection.
Her main interests extended over the Mediterranean classical world and she built an extensive collection of Egyptian amulets. She also enjoyed travelling to the places of origin of her items, which helped her to place them in context and gave them a human dimension.
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TWO PRE-COLUMBIAN TERRACOTTA HEADS
Including one example enlivened with red slip, with large almond shaped eyes, circular earrings, his mouth open, wearing a headdress, 5.5cm high; and another enlivened with white and pink slip, wearing an elaborate headdress and large circular earrings, 8.3cm high
Provenance: The first acquired from Folio Fine Art Ltd in 1969 and the second acquired from Charles Ede Ltd in 1976-1977. The first accompanied by the original purchase receipt issued in 1969.
£100-£120 *
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AN EGYPTIAN GLAZED COMPOSITION AMULET OF THOTH
Late Period, circa 600 B.C.
The ibis-headed god of wisdom, justice and measures depicted wearing a short kilt, finely modelled, 5cm high
Provenance: Acquired from Charles Ede Ltd, December 1969.
£200-£300 *
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FOUR EGYPTIAN GLAZED COMPOSITION AMULETS
Late Period, circa 664-332 B.C.
Including a bright blue glazed composition Djed pillar, 2.8cm high; a bright blue glazed composition knot of Isis, 3.3cm high; a light blue glazed composition sistrum, 3.7cm high; and a light blue glazed composition papyrus column with incised lotus decoration, 3.2cm high, (4)
Provenance: Property from the collection of Madge Kirkham (1925-2016), acquired from Charles Ede Ltd, the Djed pillar acquired in May 1975; the knot of Isis and the sistrum in February 1986; and the papyrus column in February 1987. The knot of Isis and the sistrum both previously from a US private collection, acquired October 1985 and September 1985 respectively. The papyrus column previously from a German private collection, acquired February 1986. The knot of Isis, the sistrum and the papyrus column are all accompanied by dated Certificates of Authenticity.
Published: The knot of Isis and sistrum in Charles Ede Ltd., Small Sculpture from Ancient Egypt XIII, 1986, nos. 37 and 45 respectively; the papyrus column in Charles Ede Ltd., Small Sculpture from Ancient Egypt XIV, 1987, no. 37a.
£200-£300 *
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AN EGYPTIAN WOODEN SHABTI
New Kingdom, circa 1567-1085 B.C.
The mummiform figure covered with gesso and red, green, black and yellow paint, wearing a tripartite wig and a broad collar, with lattice design across the legs, 27.5cm high
Provenance: Acquired from Charles Ede Ltd in July 1976.
Published: Charles Ede Ltd, Small Sculpture from Ancient Egypt V, 1976, no.40.
£700-£900 *
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A GROUP OF CHARLES EDE LTD CATALOGUES
Folio Fine Art Ltd: nos. XL-XLIX, 50-59, 61, 63, 64, 66-74, 76-82; Etruscan Bucchero (1971); Cypriot Pottery, 1967; Small Sculpture from Ancient Egypt, Nov 1970; The Art of the Scribe 2050 B.C.-1583 A.D. (undated); and three Roman Glass catalogues, (undated); and Charles Ede Ltd., Antiquities, nos.83-87, 89-106, 108, 110, 113, 115, 116, 118, 122-138, 140-155, 157-164, 166-174; Small Sculpture from Ancient Egypt, 1972, 1973, and nos.V (1976)-XXVII (Sept 2000); Egyptian Antiquities, March 2002; Ancient Egyptian Sculpture, XXIX (Jan 2003); Writing and Lettering in Antiquity, Oct 1970, and nos.IV (1975)-XII (1988), XIV (1991)-XIX (2001); Fossil Fish, (undated); Ancient Bronzes, May 2001; Ancient Persian Bronzes, 1972, 1974, and nos. III (undated)-VI (1980); Pottery of the Holyland, 1975; Ancient Terracottas, no.XVII, 2002; Mycenaean Pottery and Terracottas (1992 and 1996); Mycenaean Pottery (1998); Mycenaean and Minoan Pottery (2002); Roman Pottery, I (1994)-IV (2001); Etruscan Pottery, 1973, IV (1978), VI (1982), VII (1994), and two undated; Cypriot Pottery, nos.IV(1976)-XIII (1993), XIV (1995) XVI (2000), 2003, and two undated; Cypriot Pottery and Terracottas, no.XV (undated); Greek Pottery from South Italy, 1971 and 1973, and nos.IV (1975)-IX (1983), XI (1986)-XIX (Sept 2000); Greek and Roman Terracotta Sculpture, 1971 and 1973, and nos.III (1975)-XV (1998); Corinthian and East Greek Pottery, 1976 and nos.II (1978)-IX (1995); Corinthian Pottery, X (1997) and XI (Feb 2000); Roman Glass, 1973, 1976, no.V (undated)-XIV (1990), XVI (1993)-XXI (2003), and one undated; Pottery from Athens, 1974, 1976 and 1977, and nos.V (1979)-XVIII (2003); Pottery from Athens, Corinth, East Greece, 1982, (a lot)
£100-£150 *
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A GROUP OF EGYPTIAN AMULETS
Circa 3000 B.C.-332 B.C.
Including a light blue glazed composition udjat eye, with moulded detail, 2cm wide, Late Period, circa 664-332 B.C.; a bichrome glazed composition corn flower bud, 2.7cm high, Armana Period, circa 1379-1352 B.C.; a green glazed composition lotus flower, 1.7cm high, Late Period, circa 664-332 B.C.; a steatite scaraboid with the shape of a fish on the obverse,1.7cm wide, Ramesside Period, circa 13th-12th Century B.C.; a green glazed composition ear, 2.5cm high, Late Period, circa 664-332 B.C.; a green glazed composition openwork amulet made up of four udjat eyes, 2.3cm wide, Late Period, circa 664-332 B.C.; a Mesopotamian cylinder seal incised with diagonal lines, 2.5cm high, circa 3000 B.C.; and an Egyptian terracotta mould for an amulet in the shape of a bunch of grapes, 3.1cm high, New Kingdom, circa 1550-1070 B.C., (8)
Provenance: Property from the collection of Madge Kirkham (1925-2016). The cylinder seal acquired from Folio Fine Art Ltd. in May 1969; the rest acquired from Charles Ede Ltd.; the udjat eye in March 1974; the cornflower in April 1990; the lotus flower in April 1994; the scaraboid in April 2003; the ear in April 2005; the openwork amulet in April 2006; and the terracotta mould in September 1982. The ear previously from the collection of Mrs J. Hazzi, New York, acquired in the 1960s and the openwork amulet from the Gustav Mustaki collection. The corn flower bud and the amulet mould each accompanied by a Certificate of Authenticity and the cylinder seal accompanied by the original receipt issued in 1969.
Published: The udjat eye in Charles Ede Ltd. Antiquities 95, 1974, no.26; the lotus flower in Charles Ede Ltd. Small Sculpture from Ancient Egypt XXI, 1994, no.25; and the terracotta mould in Charles Ede Ltd, Antiquities 124, 1982, no.35a.b.
£400-£600 *
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TWO EGYPTIAN GLAZED COMPOSITION AMULETS
Late Period, circa 664-332 B.C.
One depicting Thoth as a baboon, squatting with its forepaws on its knees, with suspension ring on the back, 3.5cm high; the other a Ptaikos figure with his typical bandy-legged stance and enlarged head, with hands resting on the belly, 3.3cm high (2)
Provenance: Acquired from Charles Ede Ltd, Thoth as a baboon in December 1980, the Ptaikos in March 1982. Both accompanied by dated Certificates of Authenticity.
Published: The Thoth in Charles Ede Ltd., Small Sculpture from Ancient Egypt VIII, 1980, no.18 and the Ptaikos in Charles Ede Ltd, Antiquities 122, 1982, no.23 (part).
£200-£300 *
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THREE EGYPTIAN STONE AMULETS
Old Kingdom to Late Period, circa 2500-332 B.C.
Lapis lazuli amulet representing Maat, goddess of truth and justice, depicted as squatting and with her signature ostrich feather attached to her head, with suspension hoop on the back, Late Period, 2.2cm high; a jasper amulet of a trussed ox, Old Kingdom, 18mm long; a green basalt amulet of a heart, the source of life and home of the memory to the Egyptians, Late Period, 2.2cm high (3)
Provenance: Acquired from Charles Ede Ltd, the Maat and trussed ox amulets both acquired in November 1994, the heart amulet acquired in November 1984. The heart amulet accompanied by a dated Certificate of Authenticity.
Published: The basalt heart in Charles Ede Ltd., Antiquities 133, 1984, no.35.
£150-£200 *
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AN EGYPTIAN GREEN GLAZED COMPOSITION AMULET OF A NUBIAN
Third Intermediate Period, circa 1000-650 B.C.
The squatting figure depicted nude, with his hands resting on his knees, his hair gathered in thick plaits on either side of his head, 3.5cm high
Provenance: Acquired from Charles Ede Ltd in September 1998.
Published: Charles Ede Ltd, Small Sculpture from Ancient Egypt XXV, 1998, no.31.
£100-£150 *
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FOUR EGYPTIAN BRONZE AMULETS
Late Period, circa 664-332 B.C.
A cat in the seated position, 26th Dynasty, circa 664-525 B.C., with suspension ring, 2.6cm high; the jackal-headed god Anubis, protector of tombs, stood with the left foot forwards, 26th Dynasty, circa 664-525 B.C., with suspension ring, 2.9cm high; an amulet depicting Min, traditional representation holding the flail in the right hand and wearing the crown of Amon, with suspension ring, 4.3cm high; an amulet of the serpent-headed Nehebkau, guardian of the entrance to the underworld, wearing a wig a a short kilt, 4.5cm high (4)
Provenance: Acquired from Charles Ede Ltd, the cat and Anubis acquired in April 1990, the Min acquired in September 1982, and the Nehebkau acquired in October 1982. The Min and Nehebkau accompanied by Certificates of Authenticity, the Nehebkau dated 1982.
£300-£400 *
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AN EGYPTIAN GLAZED COMPOSITION AMULET OF SHU
Late Period, 26th Dynasty, circa 664-525 B.C.
The air god depicted kneeling on his right leg and holding a sun disk over his head, 5cm high
Provenance: Acquired from Charles Ede Ltd, June 1973.
Published: Charles Ede Ltd. Small Sculpture from Ancient Egypt, 1973, no.37; C. Ede, Collecting Antiquities, 1976, London, p.95, no.257.
£250-£350 *
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SIX EGYPTIAN GLAZED COMPOSITION AMULETS
Late Period, circa 664 B.C - 332 B.C.
Including a green glazed composition amulet of striding Nephthys, 3.6cm high, a green glazed composition amulet of an ibis, 2.1cm wide; a light green glazed composition amulet of striding Amun, 2.4cm high; a turquoise glazed composition amulet of seated Isis nursing Horus, 2cm high; a light blue glazed composition amulet of a triad of Isis, Nephthys and Harpokrates, 2.2cm high; and a bright blue glazed composition duck amulet, with 'ankh Ra' underneath, 1.7cm wide, (6)
Provenance: Property from the collection of Madge Kirkham (1925-2016), acquired from Charles Ede Ltd, the Isis in September 1982; the Theban triad and Ibis in July 1999; the duck in April 1989; the Nephthys in January 1978; and the Amun in January 1985. The Amun previously from a German private collection, acquired February 1984 and the triad previously acquired September 1995. The Isis, duck and Amun are each accompanied by dated Certificates of Authenticity.
Published: The Isis in Charles Ede Ltd. Small Sculpture from Ancient Egypt X, 1982, no.31; the Theban triad and Ibis in Charles Ede Ltd. Small Sculpture from Ancient Egypt XXVI, 1999, nos. 40 and 34 respectively; the Nephthys in Charles Ede Ltd. Small Sculpture from Ancient Egypt VI, 1978, no. 28; and the Amun in Charles Ede Ltd. Small Sculpture from Ancient Egypt XII, 1985, no. 27.
£300-£400 *
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AN EGYPTIAN GLAZED COMPOSITION AMULET OF A SHRINE
Late Period, circa 664-332 B.C.
A finely modelled amulet represents a shrine containing the image of a god, incised lines on the obverse depicting the ever-open doors through which a loosely carved figure can be seen, the remaining three panels are decorated in open work depicting a falcon-headed god with a sun disk, with a small suspension loop on the top, 3.5cm high
Provenance: Acquired from Charles Ede Ltd, March 1982. Accompanied by a dated Certificate of Authenticity.
Literature: There is a similar amulet of a shrine in the Johns Hopkins Archaeological Museum (accession number 2232 D).
£100-£150 *
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FIVE EGYPTIAN GLAZED COMPOSITION AMULETS OF DEITIES
Late Period, circa 664-332 B.C.
A falcon-headed Horus, 4cm high; an amulet of Tauret, 4.2cm high; an amulet of the ram-headed god Khnum, 3.1cm high; an amulet representing a composite deity, who conflates Ra and Harakhti and bears the name Re-Harakhti, 3.8cm high; and an amulet of Sekhmet, 4.7cm high (5)
Provenance: Acquired from Charles Ede Ltd, the Horus falcon acquired in April 2004, the hippopotamus Tauret acquired in January 1978, the striding Khnum acquired in June 1979, the Re-harakhti amulet acquired in January 1975, the Sekhmet with the double crown acquired in November 1983. The Khnum and Sekhmet each accompanied by dated Certificates of Authenticity.
Published: The Taweret in Charles Ede Ltd. Small Sculpture from Ancient Egypt VI, 1978, no.33.
£350-£450 *
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THREE EGYPTIAN GLAZED COMPOSITION AMULETS
New Kingdom-Late Period, circa 1292-332 B.C.
Including a blue glazed composition amulet of the red crown of Lower Egypt, 2.6cm high; a turquoise glazed composition amulet of the white crown of Upper Egypt, 2.5cm high; and a red glazed composition composite amulet of a djed pillar with the knot of Isis, 2cm high, (3)
Provenance: Property from the collection of Madge Kirkham (1925-2016), acquired from Charles Ede Ltd, the red crown in April 1989; the white crown in April 1994; and the composite in February 1989. The composite amulet and the red crown previously from a UK private collection, acquired September 1988 and both accompanied by dated Certificates of Authenticity. The white crown acquired from Bonhams, London, 8 December 1992, lot 154.
Published: The composite amulet and the red crown both in Charles Ede Ltd, Small Sculpture from Ancient Egypt XVI, 1989, nos. 29 and 30a, respectively. The white crown in Charles Ede Ltd, Small Sculpture from Ancient Egypt XXI, 1994, no.24.
£200-£300 *
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THREE EGYPTIAN GLAZED COMPOSITION AMULETS
Late Period, circa 664-332 B.C.
Including a bright blue glazed composition amulet of Imsety, flat-backed, with details of the wig added in black, 3.5cm high; a green glazed composition amulet of Menat, wearing a sun disc, 3.2cm high; and a light blue glazed plaque with the jackal-headed Duatmutef, one of the sons of Horus, finely moulded in relief, 4.8cm high,(3)
Provenance: Property from the collection of Madge Kirkham (1925-2016), acquired from Charles Ede Ltd, the Duatmotef in 1982, the Imsety in 1984 and the Menat in 1993. The Imsety previous from a UK private collection, acquired May 1983 and the Menat previously acquired in January 1992.
Each accompanied by dated Certificates of Authenticity.
Published: The Duatmotef in Charles Ede Ltd., Small Sculpture from Ancient Egypt X, 1982, no.28; the Imsety in Charles Ede Ltd, Small Sculpture from Ancient Egypt XI, 1984, no.34; and the Menat in Charles Ede Ltd., Small Sculpture from Ancient Egypt XX, 1993, no.28.
£250-£350 *
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FOUR EGYPTIAN GLAZED COMPOSITION AMULETS
Late Period, circa 664-332 B.C.
Ptah wearing a skull cap and and holding a sceptre, with suspension ring on the reverse, 3.2cm high; a Horus falcon wearing the twin-plumed crown of Amon, with suspension ring on the reverse, 3cm high; an amulet of a crocodile, with suspension ring between the opened jaws, 3.3cm long; a fragmentary amulet depicting a standing Sekhmet, with gilding remaining on the wig, 3cm high (4)
Provenance: Property from the collection of Madge Kirkham (1925-2016), acquired from Charles Ede Ltd, the Ptah amulet acquired in January 1985, the Horus falcon acquired in September 1980, the crocodile amulet acquired in March 1982, the Sekhmet acquired in April 2003. The Ptah previously from a UK private collection, acquired May 1984. The Ptah, Horus falcon and crocodile are each accompanied by dated Certificates of Authenticity.
Published: The Ptah in Charles Ede Ltd. Small Sculpture from Ancient Egypt XII, 1985, no. 37; the Horus falcon in Charles Ede Ltd. Small Sculpture from Ancient Egypt VIII, 1980, no. 20.
£250-£350 *
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THREE EGYPTIAN GLAZED COMPOSITION ANIMAL AMULETS
Late Period, circa 664-332 B.C.
Including an amulet of a striding lion, 3.8cm long; an amulet in the form of a striding Apis bull, 2.5cm long; and an amulet of a recumbent ram, 1.9cm long, each with suspension hoops on their back, (3)
Provenance: Acquired from Charles Ede Ltd, the striding lion in January 1984, the Apis bull in February 1991, and the ram in April 1995. The lion and bull both accompanied by a Certificate of Authenticity, dated 1984 for the lion.
Published: The Apis bull in Charles Ede Ltd. Small Sculpture from Ancient Egypt XVIII, 1991, no.16.
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A GROUP OF ANCIENT VESSELS AND A SPINDLE WHORL
Circa 3100-1st Century A.D.
Including a Phoenician earthenware bottle, with globular body, short neck and everted rim, 11cm high, circa 8th Century B.C.; an Egyptian terracotta corn measure of cylindrical form with a tapering base, 12cm high, Early Dynastic Period, circa 3100-2686 B.C.; a Bronze Age Cypriot terracotta spindle whorl, with incised details and pierced horizontally, 4.3cm high, circa 2000 B.C.; an Egyptian terracotta Bes beaker, 6.7cm high, Ptolemaic Period, 332-30 B.C.; and a Roman red-slip cup, with a double-grooved handle, and two bands of incised decoration on the body, 7cm high, circa 1st Century A.D., (5)
Provenance: The Phoenician vessel acquired in January 1972; the corn measure acquired in July 1972; the spindle whorl acquired in May 1975; the Bes beaker acquired April 1977; the Roman cup acquired April 1998.
Published: The Phoenician bottle in Charles Ede Ltd, Antiquities 84, 1972, no.45; the Bes beaker in Charles Ede Ltd, Antiquities 106, 1977, no.9; and the cup in Charles Ede Ltd, Antiquities 165, 1998, no.35.
£300-£400 *
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A ROMANO-EGYPTIAN TERRACOTTA STATUETTE OF BES
Circa 1st Century B.C./A.D.
Wearing the garb of a Roman centurion, carrying an oval shield and raising his sword above his head, traces of red and black slip remaining, the back unmodeled, 15.5cm high
Provenance: Acquired from Charles Ede Ltd in September 1998.
Published: Charles Ede Ltd, Small Sculpture from Ancient Egypt, 1998, no.54.
£400-£600 *
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AN EGYPTIAN GLAZED COMPOSITION AMULET OF BES
Late Period, circa 664-332 B.C.
The four-sided amulet depicting the god's face on all four sides, with a suspension ring, 2.8cm high
Provenance: Property from the collection of Madge Kirkham (1925-2016), acquired from Charles Ede Ltd in January 1984. Previously from a UK private collection, acquired May 1983.
Published: Charles Ede Ltd. Small Sculpture from Ancient Egypt XI, 1984, no. 30.
£150-£200 *
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AN EGYPTIAN GLAZED COMPOSITION AMULET OF BES
Late Period, circa 664-332 B.C.
The dwarf god is depicted standing nude with his typical plumed headdress, holding an alabastron on its side, with suspension rings on his back and through the headdress, 5.8cm high
Provenance: Property from the collection of Madge Kirkham (1925-2016), acquired from Charles Ede Ltd in January 1975.
Published: C.Ede, Collecting Antiquities, 1976, London, no.256, no.93.
£150-£250 *
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