Isetemkhebit (II) Worker – Ast-m-Ax-bit (II)
Bab el-Gasus Shabtis - Cache II - Tomb of the Priests of Amun.
Also known as Isetemkheb, Isetemkhebi, Istemkheb, Asetemachbit, Asetemakhbit.
The name means ‘Isis is in Ipu (Akhmim)
Two shabti series from Isetemkhebit have been attributed to A.126, but it is likely that they are two different ladies. Five different burials have been found named to Isetemkhebit...
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...
Nestanebettawy – ns-tA-nbt-tAwy
Bab el-Gasus Shabtis - Cache II - Tomb of the Priests of Amun.
Also known as Nestanebtawy, Nesitanebtaui, Nestanebettaouy
The name means ‘She who belongs to the Lady of the Two Lands
The name Nestanebettawy occurs at least five times in the Bab el Gasus find. The tricky part is that the ladies were all singers for Amen...
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.
Size: c. 17 mm. long.
Condition: Choice Extremely fine, very sharp miniature engraving and almost complete blue glazing...
Nespaneferher – ns-pA-nfr-Hr
Bab el-Gasus Shabtis - Cache II - Tomb of the Priests of Amun.
Also known as Nestanebtawy, Nesitanebtaui, Nestanebettaouy
The name means ‘She who belongs to the Lady of the Two Lands
The name Nestanebettawy occurs at least five times in the Bab el Gasus find. The tricky part is that the ladies were all singers for Amen...
Nesypawtytawy – nsy-pAw-ty-tAwy Type 2 Worker
Bab el-Gasus Shabtis - Cache II - Tomb of the Priests of Amun.
Also known as Nespaoutytaouy, Nespautytawy, Nesypautitawy, Nesypautawy, Nespautitaui, Nesipautiutaui
His name means ‘The one who belongs to the God
Singer of West-Thebes, Wab-priest of Mut, Wab-priest of Amen, Scribe of the temple of Amen...
Nesypernub – nsy-pr-nwb
Bab el-Gasus Shabtis - Cache II - Tomb of the Priests of Amun...
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...
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...
Panebenkemetnakht – pA-nb-n-kmt-nxt Worker
Bab el-Gasus Shabtis - Cache II - Tomb of the Priests of Amun...
Payefadjer – pAyf-aDr Worker
Bab el-Gasus Shabtis - Cache II - Tomb of the Priests of Amun.
Also known as Paifudjar, Paiefadjer, Payfdjer, Paiefadjar, Paefadjer
The name means ‘(The God is) his help’, M. Thirion 1992 (Aubert pg. 62)
Wab-priest, Chief-lector priest of the lord of the two lands in the domain of Amen (see Aubert pg.62)
Notice the small well worked out triangular skirt on the overseer...
Shedsuhor – Sd-sw-Hr Type 2 Worker
Bab el-Gasus Shabtis - Cache II - Tomb of the Priests of Amun...
Tahenetdjehuty – tA-Hnt-DHwty Type 2
Bab el-Gasus Shabtis - Cache II - Tomb of the Priests of Amun.
Also known as Tahenetnebkhemenu – tA-Hnt-nb-xmnw
The name means ‘The one who is protected by Toth
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...
Menkheperra B – mn-xpr-ra Worker
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 Ga...
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. 93.
...
Taudjatra – tA-wDAt-ra Worker
Bab el-Gasus Shabtis - Cache II - Tomb of the Priests of Amun.
Also known as Taoudjarê, Taoudjatre,
Taoudjatra, Taoudjat, Taudjat, Tairetré, Iretrê, Tawedjatre
The name means ‘The one who belongs to the eye of Re‘
Chantress of Amen, Chantress of the pure foundation of Ptah, Great musician of the choir of Mut, lady of the sky, Mistress of the house, beloved of Hathor the mighty
Daughter of a Taywheret, perhaps the presumed wife of Masaharta.
...
Taudjatra – tA-wDAt-ra Worker
Bab el-Gasus Shabtis - Cache II - Tomb of the Priests of Amun.
Also known as Taoudjarê, Taoudjatre,
Taoudjatra, Taoudjat, Taudjat, Tairetré, Iretrê, Tawedjatre
The name means ‘The one who belongs to the eye of Re
Chantress of Amen, Chantress of the pure foundation of Ptah, Great musician of the choir of Mut, lady of the sky, Mistress of the house, beloved of Hathor the mighty
Daughter of a Taywheret...
Nespaneferher – ns-pA-nfr-Hr Worker
Bab el-Gasus Shabtis - Cache II - Tomb of the Priests of Amun.
Also known as Nespaneferhor, Nespahernefer, Nespaneferhor
The name means ‘The one who belongs to the beautiful faces
Prophet and God’s father of Amen, God’s father of Mut, Scribe and overseer of the recruits of the domain of Amen
Based on research of the objects it is suggested that the series belong to the owner of A.98 and not to ...
Tentipet – Tnt-ipt Overseer
Bab el-Gasus Shabtis - Cache II - Tomb of the Priests of Amun.
Also known as Tenetopet, Tjentopet, Tjentipet, Tentopé, Tentope
The name means ‘The one who belongs to the harem
Chantress of Amen, Superior of the harem of Amen in the second phyle (or Great chief of Amen’s sacred musical troupe in the second phyle)
Although the relationship with the high priests of Amen is known because of two superiors o...
Tentipet – Tnt-ipt Worker
Bab el-Gasus Shabtis - Cache II - Tomb of the Priests of Amun.
Also known as Tenetopet, Tjentopet, Tjentipet, Tentopé, Tentope
The name means ‘The one who belongs to the harem
Chantress of Amen, Superior of the harem of Amen in the second phyle (or Great chief of Amen’s sacred musical troupe in the second phyle)
Although the relationship with the high priests of Amen is known because of two superiors of ...
Tentipet – Tnt-ipt Worker
Bab el-Gasus Shabtis - Cache II - Tomb of the Priests of Amun.
Also known as Tenetopet, Tjentopet, Tjentipet, Tentopé, Tentope
The name means ‘The one who belongs to the harem
Chantress of Amen, Superior of the harem of Amen in the second phyle (or Great chief of Amen’s sacred musical troupe in the second phyle)
Although the relationship with the high priests of Amen is known because of two superiors of...
A nicely engraved steatite stone scarab, Egypt New Kingdom, c. 1539–1075 BC.
Stylized with incised features such as the clypeus, prothorax and elytra marked by single lines. Decorated to the reverse with stylised geometric swirls and loop patterns. The amulet is pierced longitudinally for suspension.
Size: 16 mm. long.
Condition: F-VF, the seal completely intact, but some surface chips to the beetle.
Provenance: Formerly in the private collection of ...
Tentipet – Tnt-ipt Worker
Bab el-Gasus Shabtis - Cache II - Tomb of the Priests of Amun.
Also known as Tenetopet, Tjentopet, Tjentipet, Tentopé, Tentope
The name means ‘The one who belongs to the harem
Chantress of Amen, Superior of the harem of Amen in the second phyle (or Great chief of Amen’s sacred musical troupe in the second phyle)
Although the relationship with the high priests of Amen is known because of two superiors of ...
Tentosorkon – Tnt-sArknA Overseer
Bab el-Gasus Shabtis - Cache II - Tomb of the Priests of Amun.
Also known as Tjentosorkon, Tjentsarken, Tentserken, Tentsarkena, Tentosorkon
The name means ‘The (female) servant of Osorkon
Mistress of house, Chantress of Amen-Re, the king of the gods
Tentosorkon (That of Sorkon), a name of Libyan origin which appeared around the 21st dynasty in the Delta, and was popularised in the 22nd dynasty wit...
Tentosorkon – Tnt-sArknA Worker
Bab el-Gasus Shabtis - Cache II - Tomb of the Priests of Amun.
Also known as Tjentosorkon, Tjentsarken, Tentserken, Tentsarkena, Tentosorkon
The name means ‘The (female) servant of Osorkon
Mistress of house, Chantress of Amen-Re, the king of the gods
Tentosorkon (That of Sorkon), a name of Libyan origin which appeared around the 21st dynasty in the Delta, and was popularised in the 22nd dynasty with...
Userhatmes – wsr-HAt-ms Type 1 Worker
Bab el-Gasus Shabtis - Cache II - Tomb of the Priests of Amun.
Also known as Userhetmes, Ouserhatmes
The name means ‘The (Holy barque) wsr-Hat-ms is born
Wab-priest at the prow of the sacred barque of Mut, mistress of the sky, Scribe of the treasury of the supreme chief of the harem of Amen, Wab-priest of Amen, the king of the gods.
Origin: Deir el-Bahri, Bab el-Gasus Shabtis - Cache II - Tomb o...
Userhatmes – wsr-HAt-ms Type 3 Worker
Bab el-Gasus Shabtis - Cache II - Tomb of the Priests of Amun.
Also known as Userhetmes, Ouserhatmes
The name means ‘The (Holy barque) wsr-Hat-ms is born
Wab-priest at the prow of the sacred barque of Mut, mistress of the sky, Scribe of the treasury of the supreme chief of the harem of Amen, Wab-priest of Amen, the king of the gods.
Origin: Deir el-Bahri, Bab el-Gasus Shabtis - Cache II - Tomb ...
A lovely patinated amulet in crystalized white stone, probably marble, Egypt, 2nd.-1st. mill. BC.
Size: 19 mm. wide
Condition: Good Very fine, intact with minor wear and fine patination.
Provenance: Formerly in the private collection of Eberhard Hanfstaengl (1886-1973). He was a famous German Art director and head of the Berlin National Gallery as well as other higher positions. Educated as Art Historian. Comes with COA.
Shabti for Djedkhonsuiuefankh (I) Worker
Bab el-Gasus Shabtis - Cache II - Tomb of the Priests of Amun
Djedkhonsuiuefankh – Dd-xnsw-iwf-anx
Also known as Amennioutnakht
The name means ‘Khonsu has said, he will live
God’s father of Amen-Re, the king of the gods, Steward, Overseer of the double Granary, Chief scribe of Amen-Re.
In several publications the Wab-priest Djedkhonsuiuefankh has been linked to A.141 but given the...
Djedmaatiuesankh – Dd-mAat-iws-anx Worker
Bab el-Gasus Shabtis - Cache II - Tomb of the Priests of Amun.
Also known as Djedmaatiousankh, Djedmaatesankh, Djedmaatiuesach
The name means ‘Maat has said, she will live
Mistress of the house, Chantress of Amen-Re, the king of the gods.
Origin: Deir el-Bahri, Bab el-Gasus Shabtis - Cache II - Tomb of the Priests of Amun
Period: Third Intermediate Period, 21st Dynastie
...
Rare Egyptian pottery jar or beaker, NAQADA I - II, c. 4000 - 3200 BC.
Attractive conical jar in fine hardburnt redish and darker pottery.
Height: 9 cm.
Condition: Good Very fine and intact. With tag and number in pencil from older collections.
From French Collection, Ex Bonhams Auktion 23.10.2021, Lot 285. Ex Joseph Klein collection, formed in New York between 1941 - 1980.
Hor or Hori Worker – Hr.i
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-Re lord of t...
Terracotta figure of a seated baboon, animal sacred to Thot, the Egyptian god of writing and other intellectual pursuits.
Crisp facial features with pronounced supra-orbital ridges, deep set eyes and a dominant, protruding muzzle. The cheek fur and the upper body cape are typical for male baboons. The genitalia are exposed.
The dog faced baboon was a creature associated with the moon, as shown by the crescent moon and the disc on its head.
For a nice bronze example in the Pe...
Human-headed Ba-bird with tripartite wig and false beard, the head surmounted by a disk.
The wings lean close to the body, the feet show powerful claws. The back is flat.
Superb made with much use of the modeling tool.
The Egyptian idea of the Ba conceives a free-soul (Freiseele, Exkursionsseele) capable of independent existence from the body. It thus leaves and reunites with the body at will. The Ba-bird is often depicted hovering over the deceased's mummy as well as leavi...
Rare Egyptian pottery jar or beaker, NAQADA I - II, c. 4000 - 3200 BC.
Attractive conical jar in fine hardburnt redish and darker pottery.
Size: 6,8 cm. tall and 9 cm. wide.
Condition: Very fine, a couple of small chips to rim nicely restored, intact with no cracks. Pencil number from older collection on the side.
From French Collection, Ex Bonhams Auktion 23.10.2021, Lot 285. Ex Joseph Klein collection, formed in New York between 1941 - 1980.
Rare Egyptian pottery jar or beaker, NAQADA I - II, c. 4000 - 3200 BC.
Attractive conical jar in fine hardburnt redish and darker pottery.
Size: 9 cm. wide and 6,8 cm. tall.
Condition: Very fine, very small chips to rim nicely restored, small chip to the base. Pencil number from older collection on the side.
From French Collection, Ex Bonhams Auktion 23.10.2021, Lot 285. Ex Joseph Klein collection, formed in New York between 1941 - 1980.
Hor or Hori Worker – Hr.i (3)
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-Re lord ...
A lovely green hardstone amulet in the form of a double ostrich feather, probably New Kingdom, 16th.-11th. century BC.
The front is flat with a shallow central groove delineating the two plumes.
Size: 36-37 mm. tall. Substantial piece in hand.
Condition: Extremely fine.
Provenance: Formerly in the private collection of Eberhard Hanfstaengl (1886-1973). He was a famous German Art director and head of the Berlin National Gallery as well as other higher ...
Attractive Djet pillar amulet in green faience, late period, c. 7th.-3rd. century BC.
Size: 23-24 mm. tall.
Condition: Very fine, Intact but with hairline repair at the middle.
Provenance: Formerly in the private collection of Eberhard Hanfstaengl (1886-1973). He was a famous German Art director and head of the Berlin National Gallery as well as other higher positions. Educated as Art Historian. Comes with COA.
A choice example of a of a large Wadj Sceptre in brown hardstone, with the stone aiming to imitate rolled papyrus.
The scroll is widest at the top, where there is a neck below the faux loop for suspension. The base tapers into a softened point. Such an amulet would have been for ritual buriel.
Size: c. 32 mm.
Condition: good very fine and intact.
Provenance: Formerly in the private collection of Eberhard Hanfstaengl (1886-1973). He was a famous Germa...
The attractive upperparts of two larger figural pendant of Pataikos and Shu, Late Period, 7th.-3rd. century BC.
Detailed faience of good colour.
Size: 35-37 mm. tall.
Provenance: Formerly in the private collection of Eberhard Hanfstaengl (1886-1973). He was a famous German Art director and head of the Berlin National Gallery as well as other higher positions. Educated as Art Historian. Comes with COA.
Hor or Hori Worker – Hr.i (4)
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-Re lord ...
Coptic tunic decoration, called clavus, with four registers containing a lion, a hare, a spotted lion and hare.
Wool on linen
Coptic, 4th/6th century AD
Textile size: 18 cm (7.1 in) x 4 cm (1.6 in)
Frame: 27 cm (10.6 in) x 15.5 cm (6.1 in)
Fragment, excellent condition.
Estate of Christian Grand, renowned Swiss art dealer, acquired 1900-1950.
The authenticity of the object is unconditionally guaranteed.
Mehunedjem Type 1 – mHw-nDm
Bab el-Gasus Shabtis - Cache II - Tomb of the Priests of Amun.
Also known as Mehounedjem, Mehtaunedjem
The name means ‘The pleasant North-wind
During the evacuation of the Bab el Gasus cache, Bouriant registered Mehunedjem on his shabtis list. We only know of this person’s existence from the shabtis that were found
Mehunedjem is one of the persons from the B&G cache, who cannot be matched with any of the ...
An ancient Egyptian alabaster torso of a striding man. Wearing a kilt and with arms depicted on each side. 5.5 inches high. Late Period, 600-30 B.C. Purchased on the Paris art market. Said to be originally purchased a long time ago at the Paris flea market.
Pre-Dynastic, Naqada II (3600-3200 BC), indurated limestone hippo, depicted in abstract form. 3 1/4 inches wide. Mounted. Said to be Ex, D.A, private Brussels collection, 1980.
Faience shabti for Hathor-em-achet. Depicted mummiform, with hands emerging from tightly fitting garment, wearing the false beard and seed sack strung over his left shoulder. 30th Dynasty, 380-340 B.C. Small chip on nose. Otherwise, intact. From a Manhattan, NYC estate. For similar, see photo of reference.
Nubian painted terracotta sarcophagus mask. With prominent facial details. Circa @ 300 B.C. Mounted. 16 X 13 inches. with frame, 26 inches X 21 inches. Ex. Ye Olde Curiosity Shop, South Orange, New Jersey. Said to have been purchased from an old New Jersey estate.
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 Gautseshen...
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 Gautse...
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...
Meretamen / Amenmeret – imn-mrt Typ 3
Bab el-Gasus Shabtis - Cache II - Tomb of the Priests of Amun.
Also known as Meretamon, Meretamun, Meretimen, Imenmeret, Amenmeret
The name means ‘The beloved of Amen’
Mistress of the House, Chantress of Amen-Re, the king of the gods, Musician of the choir of Mut, great lady of Isheru, Nurse of Khonsu the child.
Daughter of HPA Menkheperra A and Isememkhebit C and (half-)sister of Pinedjem II, Ankhefenmu...
A nice scarab seal semi-naturalistic form with fine details of a scarab, Hyksos Period, Dynasty 15th -17th. 1786 – 1650 BC.
Interesting hieroglyphs inside an oval frame.
Size: 15,5 mm.
Condition: Nice Very fine, nice condition with some light wear overall, much deposits.
Provenance: Formerly in the private collection of Eberhard Hanfstaengl (1886-1973). He was a famous German Art director and head of the Berlin National Gallery as well as other high...
A wonderful symethric style scarab of stylized form, Second Intermediate Period, Hyksos Period, Dynasty 15th -17th. 1786 – 1650 BC.
Interesting type with fish inside bullseye oval.
Size: 17 mm.
Condition: Nice VF, attractive brown patina and intact with some minor chipping.
Provenance: Formerly in the private collection of Eberhard Hanfstaengl (1886-1973). He was a famous German Art director and head of the Berlin National Gallery as well as other ...
Attractive Djet pillar amulet in green faience, late period, c. 7th.-3rd. century BC.
Size: 28 mm. tall.
Condition: Very fine, small loss at the top right.
Provenance: Formerly in the private collection of Eberhard Hanfstaengl (1886-1973). He was a famous German Art director and head of the Berlin National Gallery as well as other higher positions. Educated as Art Historian. Comes with COA.
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
Peri...
An nice Head rest amulet, Egypt, Late Period, 664 - 322 B.C.
The stylized amulet carved in glossy red stone, probably haematite.
Size: 19 mm. wide
Condition: Very fine, intact but with some marks of corrosion and small chips.
Provenance: Formerly in the private collection of Eberhard Hanfstaengl (1886-1973). He was a famous German Art director and head of the Berlin National Gallery as well as other higher positions. Educated as Art Historian. Comes wi...
Nice suite of three faiance items, inc. two Djetpillar amulets in torquise and Egyptian blue pierced for suspension, together with a large faiance bead or fertility amulet (?), Late period, c. 660-332 BC.
Size: 23, 15 and 12 mm. long for each.
Condition: All are completely intact.
Provenance: Formerly in the private collection of Eberhard Hanfstaengl (1886-1973). He was a famous German Art director and head of the Berlin National Gallery as well as other higher...
A finely incised Beetle scarab of a more naturalistic form with detailed engraving of the Beetle itself, New Kingdom, c. 1539–1075 BC.
Interesting engraving on the base with a large Ankh hieroglyphs that looks to have legs and is walking towards another elongated figural sign.
Size: 17-18 mm.
Condition: Very fine, intact with much wear to the glaze, attractive patina!
Provenance: Formerly in the private collection of Eberhard Hanfstaengl (1886-1973)....
A nice lot of three faience amulets, incl. an intact Horus amulet, a nice Best amulet and a Bastet amulet, both fractional.
Size: Bastet is c. 24 mm. for comparison.
Provenance: Formerly in the private collection of Eberhard Hanfstaengl (1886-1973). He was a famous German Art director and head of the Berlin National Gallery as well as other higher positions. Educated as Art Historian. Comes with COA.