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
Larger example... Finely-carved ancient Egyptian Scarab, dating from the Second Intermediate Period, XIII-XVII Dynasties, ca. 1783 - 1532 B.C. Created from green-glazed steatite, probably Hyksos, with inscribed Horus and Royal Cobras. Protective amulet worn by the living. 21mm x 15mm, in generally excellent condition, save base edge chip. click for details
Faience molded amulet in the form of a Apeh, depicted as a sow or pig. Sacred to goddess Thoueris, the Hippopotamus, who was protector of children and presided at their birth. She also guarded the souls of the just in the other world and was called "The great one." Dating to the New Kingdom Period, Dynasty 18, Ca. 1500 B.C., found at Medinet Habou, Upper Egypt. Amulet itself measures 1/2"L (13mm) and is in excellent condition. ...click for details
