Choice ancient Egyptian green jasper scarab set into modern 14kt gold ring. Scarab dates to the New Kingdom, Dynasties 18th - 20th - Ca 1600 to 1100 BC. and is carved in typical beetle form, the underside with series of glyphs including Horus, a scorpion, 2 atef plumes, and braided cord for the border. Scarab one of the finest we have handled and measures 15 mm x 11mm with ring about a woman's size 8. ...click for details
Egyptian Old Kingdom, Dynasty 5 to 6, ca. 2454 to 2143 B.C.,carved limestone bas relief showing two lower legs and foot of a standing figure with lower hemline visible. Standing on a register having painted bands of black, red-brown and ocher. Legs painted red-brown. Custom wood base. Painted fragments from this time period are quite are and almost impossible to find! 9-1/4"H, despite fragmentary is in quite excellent condition. ...click for details
Egypt, Second Intermediate Period, 15th-17th Dynasties, 1630-1520BC, a steatite scarab, glaze gone mostly white. Symmetric signs include Hathor head and Horus/Hawk. Some minor losses to well incised cartouche, else quite excellent. Measures 17mm x 10mm.
Egypt, Late Dynastic Period, 26th-30th Dynasties, Ca 678-343BC, a standing mummy-form figure placed into tombs to act as servants to the recently deceased. Ushabti with pillar down back, glyphic text down front panel. Text worn and partially a result of a well-used mold, repaired break at feet and mid-section. Measures 4-1/4” H.
Dating to the New Kingdom, Dynasty XIX, period of the great Ramses pharaohs, ca. 1305-1196 B.C. Ancient lidded cosmetic vessel with light yellow-green faience glaze, enhanced with distinct remains of three hieroglyphs, and small flaring foot. 1-1/4"H x 1-1/4"D, in choice to excellent condition.
Pretty! Ancient Egyptian Bead Necklace, New Kingdom, ca. 1567 to 1085 B.C. Strung on modern flexcord, varying hues of blue and green faience beads accented by contrasting red/orange carnelian beads. Approximately 26"L.
PROVENANCE: Ex-private NJ Collection, ex-Colosseum Coin Exchange. ...click for details
Ancient Egyptian Amulet, Late Period, ca. 700 - 30 B.C. A sekh-met seated on a throne, holding a scepter. Nice, green-blue faience glaze; crisp detailing. Suspension loop intact. 5/8"H, chip to left underside, otherwise choice.
Ancient Egyptian Faience Amulet, Late Period, ca. 700 - 30 B.C. Glazed faience pottery amulet of the child Horus holding his finger to his mouth. Crisp detailing, nice color. 7/8"H, intact/excellent condition. PROVENANCE: Ex-Private TX Collection, ex-Secret Eye Gallery, NYC.
Finely-carved ancient Egyptian Scarab created from green glazed steatite, dating from the New Kingdom to the Late Dynastic Period, XVIII - XXVI Dynasties, ca. 1550 - 657 B.C., with a kneeling figure and papyrus column on base. This was worn as a protective amulet for the living. 18mmL x 12mmW, intact.
Finely-carved ancient Egyptian Scarab, dating from the Second Intermediate Period, XII-XVIII Dynasties, ca. 1991 - 1307 B.C., Green- glazed steatite with Nefer and Djed on base. This was worn as a protective amulet for the living. 16mm x 11mm, intact/excellent.
PROVENANCE: Ex-Philip Mitry Collection (Mitry was a noted dealer of Egypti ...click for details
