An unusually large ceramic figure of a reclining animal, probably a Dog, in greish clay with painted details of necklace, eyes and claws in red.
A fine representation, perhaps made as tomb pottery.
Size: 11,3 cm. long and 9 cm. tall.
Condition: Good Very fine, with tiny loss to it's ears or horns, othervise choice and with preserved pigments.
Ex Old 1980s private collection
Relics of the Nile is pleased to present this very large Egyptian granite ceremonial spear head. Spears in ancient Egypt were primarily used for hunting, however the spear never surpassed the bow and arrow. Spear heads like this one were attached to long wooden shafts by means of a tang and were often used in the military as auxiliary weapons used by charioteers once their arrows were expended. Many scenes depict military processions where the army presents large spears in succession...
BRONZE FIGURE OF OSIRIS “GOD OF THE AFTERLIFE”
EGYPT, LATE PERIOD, 664 - 323 BC
The figure is made of solid bronze, bearded, mummiform and holding the crook and flail with broad collar...
Super interesting massive amulet from an extremely old private collection, incl. the original envelope with collectors notes (late 19th.-early 20th. century).
The amulet in the shape of a double Uraeus (we think) and with an unidentified carthouche / hieroglyphs on both sides. Beautiful light torquise faiance.
Size: c. 38 mm. tall, incl. the loop.
Condition: Extremely fine and intact.
Provenance: David Utzon Frank collection, ex...
Relic of the Nile is pleased to present his large Ptah-Sokar-Osiris figure with original base. The figure has nice facial features with some black cosmetic details remaining and a well-carved osiris beard. While the pigment has been lost throughout the piece there are still traces of the broad collar and vertical column that originally likely contained hieroglyphics showing the name of the owner. The figure is well-carved with only some losses to the neck area...
A very interesting and rare Egyptian bronze bust with a Pharao raising left arm holding something, c. 2nd.-1st. mill. BC.
Size: 11,6 cm. tall incl. the costum wooden base, c. 6,4 cm. alone.
Condition: Fragmentary as seen in the pictures.
Ex. Private Estate Collection.
Shabti for Undjebauendjed
Wearing a round wig covering her ears, this funerary statuette is of proportions balanced despite its small size. The Face is expressionless. Chin Wears a goatee hairpiece. The forearms are crossed over the chest, the right over the left and were to hold the stick and the classic whip, symbol of this character's Charge, now missing...
An ancient Egyptian amulet of Shu, god of air and sunshine, c. 1250 BC, from the famous Mitry collection (see our Homepage). It is 1 5/16” tall (30 mm) and made of faience. Shu looks to his left and appears to have a side-knot (of hair) hanging down from the right side of his head...
A very rare and interesting large fragment of a sculptural torquise blue faience vessel with moulded decoration, Egypt, probably Amarna period, 14th. century BC.
The fragment represent up to 40% of what was once a hemispheric low bowl with pseudo handles and black and torquise glaze. Moulded decoration of large snake and the tail of another which would have adorned the other side.
Size: 13-14 cm. long.
Ex. Cristian Spinu collection, ex old European collection...
An ancient Egyptian Scarab, c. 1615 BC, from the famous Mitry collection (see our Homepage). It is 1/2” long (12 mm) and made of crystal quartz. Scarabs empowered life and resurrection and were often placed under mummy wrappings to protect the body and to help it resurrect. This Scarab comes in a jewelry display cup.
Fine head of Harpocrates, wearing the sidelock, with prominent facial details, strong nose, creased forehead, and pleasant facial expression. 1st/2nd Century AD. 2 5/8 inches high. Intact as shown. Ex. old New Jersey art market.
The long, conical shaped, tapering body with prominent horizontal bands and lug handles. Late Period, 26th-30th DYNASTY, 688-343 B.C. 6 1/4 inches high. Two small chips on top. Mounted. Some photos illuminated. Purchased on the Paris art market. Said to be from an old French collection.
Tahenetnebkhemenu – tA-Hnt-nb-xmnw Type 1
Bab el-Gasus Shabtis - Cache II - Tomb of the Priests of Amun.
Also known as Tahennebkhemenou,
Tahenetnebkhemunu, Tahenkhemenou
The name means ‘The one who is protected by the Lord of the City
Daressy suggests that Tahenetdjehuty is from the Bab el Gasus Cache and is the same person as Tahenetnebkhemenu, see Estatuetas funerárias Egípcias da XXI dinastia, pg. 417-418. See also Liliane Aubert pg...
An ancient Egyptian Scarab, c. 400 BC. It is 9/16” long (14 mm) and made of steatite, an easy-to-carve stone that hardens when heated. Scarabs empowered life and resurrection and were often placed under mummy wrappings to protect the body and to help it resurrect. This Scarab comes in a jewelry display cup.
Ancient egyptian faience shabti of Suensachmet 13cm.
New Kingdom Dynasty 19th
inscription: Wsjr Sw-n-Sxm.t "Osiris; Suensachmet".
The personal name of Suensachmet means "He belongs to goddess Sachmet".
From an old German collection.
Condition: look at pictures.
If you are interested, feel free to send me a offer a.v.d.b@egyptian-artefacts.de
Rectangular basalt mortar vessel with stand plate and domed depression inside. Middle Kingdom, 2137 - 1781 B.C.
A very attractive motar vessel with fine ancient patina and wear from use, but completely intact.
Size: 10,7 cm. long and 7 cm. wide.
Reff. Ancient Egyptian Stone Vessels - Materials and Forms (1989), p. 144, #151.
Ex. Old German collection, aquired 1960s-1970s.
Ancient Egyptian Bronze Double-Ureas. Depicts two cobras, each with a broadened hood and shows the details of each of the snake’s body. 1 1/4 inches high. Possibly a decoration of a large bronze Osiris. Late Period, 25th-26th Dynasty, 745-525 B.C. Ex. RDA private collection, acquired in NY art market in the early 1980s.
Egyptian bronze pair of cat figures with overall wear and green patina. Pierced holds through the mouths, heads, necks, and bases suggest they may have once been finials or other component to a large piece. On custom base.
Possibly 12th century
Dimensions: 1" w x 1 1/2" d x 3 3/4" h (each cat), 5 1/4" w x 3 1/4" d x 4 3/4" h (entire stand)
A late period, finely carved stone mortar in black basalt, Egypt, 664-332 BC.
A lovely piece with pyramidal tappering sides to a short rectangular base. Hollowed from extensive use.
Size: 116 mm. long and 76 mm. wide. c. 28-29 mm. tall.
Condition: Good Very fine and intact with tiny nicks and ancient wear.
Ex. Timeline Auctions, London, and formerly in the private collection of a British doctor.
An exceptionally fine Egyptian Bifacial seal or seal plaque, for Amenhoteb III, 18th Dynasty, 1390 BC-1352 BC.
The seal finely engraved with hieroglyphs. On one with the standing depiction of Ptah, the other with a bird and the carthouche of Amenhoteb...
Menkheperra B – mn-xpr-ra
Bab el-Gasus Shabtis - Cache II - Tomb of the Priests of Amun.
Also known as Menkheperre
The name means ‘The future of Re is stable’
Third prophet of Amen-Re, the king of the gods, Greatest of Re-Atem’s seers in Thebes, Setem priest in the Horizon of Eternity, God’s father and Third prophet of Khonsu in Thebes Neferhotep, Chief of the cattle in the house of Re in the domain of Amen
Son of Tjanefer A and Gautsesh...
Solid cast, the bronze cobra with flaring hood and bulging eyes, curved along the back of the hood, its head crowned by a solar disk, the body once inlaid, with a tenon at the base. 5 1/4 inches high including the tenon. Suspension loop on back of head. V.G. Collection Brussels, 1975.
Nespakashuty – ns-pA-qA-Swty Worker Typ 2
Bab el-Gasus Shabtis - Cache II - Tomb of the Priests of Amun.
Also known as Nespakachouty, Nesipakashuti, Nesipakashuty
The name means ‘The one who belongs to the God’
God’s father of Amen-Re, the king of the gods, Overseer of the treasury of the domain of the Divine Adoratrice of Amen.
Origin: Deir el-Bahri, Bab el-Gasus Shabtis - Cache II - Tomb of the Priests of Amun
Ancient Egyptian Faience Amulet Of Bes 1,5 cm
A small but vibrant blue faience amulet of the god Bes playing the tambourine with suspension loop to the top. He is an ancient Egyptian deity worshipped as a protector of households, mothers and children and childbirth. Bes combines characteristics of a dwarf and a lion.
C. 1353-1336 BC – Amarna Period
Provenance: Old German collection befor 1983
Condition: look at pictures
If you are int...
Rar fayence ushabti Amulet 4,5cm 1,7 inch
Condition: look at pictures
If you are interested, feel free to send me a offer a.v.d.b@egyptian-artefacts.de
Ancient Egyptian alabaster KOHL pot with a stopper. Artfully exploiting the banding in the stone.
Dated from, New Kingdom, 1550 – 1070 BC
Measurements:
Height: 5 cm – Diameter: 4 cm
Condition: Minor chip at the cover as shown otherwise intact, not repaired and not restored
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Cosmetics and other toiletries were highly valued by the ancient Egyptians. Both men and women wore eye make...
A lovely tan ancient Egyptian Scarab, more than 2,300 years old, from the famous Mitry collection (see our Homepage). It is 5/8” long (16 mm) and made of steatite, an easy-to-carve stone that hardens when heated. Scarabs empowered life and resurrection and were often placed under mummy wrappings to protect the body and to help it resurrect. This Scarab comes in a jewelry display cup.
Condition look at pictures please.
From an old German collection.
If you are interested, feel free to send me a eMail a.v.d.b@egyptian-artefacts.de
A lovely blue/green ancient Egyptian Scarab, more than 2,300 years old, from the famous Mitry collection (see our Homepage). It is 1/2” long (12 mm) and made of steatite, an easy-to-carve stone that hardens when heated. Scarabs empowered life and resurrection and were often placed under mummy wrappings to protect the body and to help it resurrect. This Scarab comes in a jewelry display cup. Guaranteed – purchase price refunded if the piece is returned unaltered within 30 days from the date ...
Relics of the Nile is thrilled to present this superb large Egyptian falcon-shaped sarcophagus with corn mummy inside. The sarcophagus comes complete with only minor insect holes to the bottom of the piece, which do not detract. The sarcophagus is in absolutely choice condition with clear hieroglyphics to the front of the piece. The glyphs show the name of Osiris "The Manifestation", as well as references to Khnum and Amon "The hidden god" and "He who makes...". The facial features on the s...
A turquoise glazed faience Ushabti figure, of mummiform shape, made in ancient Egypt during the late period, circa 1069 - 332 BC.
Provenance: from an old Merseyside collection.
Condition: there is age degradation to the surface and the tip of the feet has been chipped off.
9cm (3.5 inches) long.
Hor or Hori Overseer – Hr.i Overseer
Bab el-Gasus Shabtis - Cache II - Tomb of the Priests of Amun.
Also known as Hori, Hory
The name means ‘Horus’
God’s servant of Amen-Re, the king of the gods, God’s servant of Anubis and Khonsu, God’s servant of Hathor, mistress of the valley of Thebes, God’s servant of Seth of Sepemerou, God’s father of Mut, God’s father of Khonsu, God’s servant of Khonsu and Sobek, God’s servant of Amen-R...
Egyptian Faience Yellow Flower Amulet 1,2 cm
Faience is a glazed ceramic known for producing bright colours, especially blues, turquoises and greens. It is produced from quartz or sand crystals mixed with other compounds and can be cast into moulds to create beads or amulets like these ones. Faience gimmers in the light and was believed by the Egyptians to represent rebirth and immortality. The colours had different symbolisms for example, blue was thought to reflect fertility and li...
A very rare, finely modelled, bronze figure of the Ancient Egyptian cat goddess, Bast, with later, crudely carved, early 20th Century soft wood stand.
This item was made in Egypt during the Late Dynastic Period (664-332 BC).
Condition: Very good - there is oxidation loss to the left side between the fore and hind leg; no further losses and no repairs.
Height (without stand): 6.6cm (2.6 inches).
Height (with stand): 10.8cm (4.25 inches).
Pakharu – pA-xArw Worker
Bab el-Gasus Shabtis - Cache II - Tomb of the Priests of Amun.
Also known as Ahaneferamon, Ahaneferamen, Pakharou, Pacharu, Pachel
The foreign name Pakaru means ‘The Palestinian’, he was also named Ahanéferamon, the brave fighter of Amen (Aubert). The name Pakharu is used on his shabtis and Book of the Dead. Both names can be found on the shabti boxes and Amduat papyrus
God’s father of Amen, the king of the gods, ...
Terracotta fragment of Harpokrates wearing a large stippled wreath topped by the Egyptian double crown.
The hair is arranged in tight curls and frames the face, which has large eyes with sharply defined eyelids, a broad nose and fleshy lips. The right index finger points to his mouth.
The youthful god is dressed in a long tunic, belted at the waist.
Harpokrates, the infant son of Isis and Horus, symbolized both youth and fertility. Harpokrates was revered as the patron deity...