Catalog: Antiques: Regional Art: Ancient World: Egyptian (92)

A finely detailed and attractive glazed steatite stone amulet of the Dwarf-god Bes, Egyptian Late period, 660-332 BC.

The figure depicted naked with tall headdress and a loop at the back, light glossy stone with remnants of green glaze in the devices.

Size: 25 mm.

Condition: very fine, a few small chips, attractive!

Ex. G. D. collection, Berlin and Bavaria, aquired between 1930 and 1970.

Comes with COA.

A large 62 cm. necklace with modern stringing of miltiple long faience beads in Egyptian blue (Lapis lazuli colour), torquise blue and green colours, c. 2nd. mill. BC.

Ex. G. D. collection, Berlin and Bavaria, aquired between 1930 and 1970.

Comes with COA

A finely engraved Hyksos scarab, 17th.-16th. cent. BC.

The scarab is engraved with robe pattern in the center and with other hieroglyphs to each side, untranslated.

The seat of power of the Hyksos kings was the city of Avaris in the Nile Delta, from where they ruled over Lower Egypt and Middle Egypt up to Cusae.

Size: 19 x 13,5 mm.

Condition: Nice Very fine and completely intact with remnants of torquise glaze in the devices.

Ex. G. D...

A lovely large scarab, probably made in Canaanite lands of the Levante, Early New Kingdom 16th.-15th. century BC.

A beautiful carving of a large Lion attacking a rather small feeble Human with a spear. The Lion is here probably meant to represent the Pharao and the human, could be a Levantine warrior? Very well carved base and with carvings on the back as well.

Size: 22 x 15 mm.

Condition: Near Very fine, large ancient ding to the back as seen in the pictures...

A wonderful symethric style scarab of stylized form, Second Intermediate Period, Hyksos Period, Dynasty 15th -17th. 1786 – 1650 BC.

Typical Hyksos type with globular pattern.

Size: 13-14 mm.

Condition: Nice VF, attractive brown patina and intact...

Ancient Egyptian carved amulet in dark green stone with finely polished details, Late Period, 26th-30th Dynasty, 664-332 BC

Size: c. 16 mm. wide and 10 mm. tall.

Condition: Good VF, intact with 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.

Two-finger amulet, Egypt, Late Period, 664 - 322 B.C.

The stylized amulet carved in grey-black stone.

Size: 21 mm. long.

Condition: Very fine, intact with minor wear and fine patination.

Two-finger amulets were used for the dead and were often found on the lower left of the torso. This is the area of the incision that was made during the mummification process in order to remove the internal organs. These amulets were meant magically to heal the wound...

An good Two-finger amulet, Egypt, Late Period, 664 - 322 B.C.

The stylized amulet carved in grey-black stone.

Size: 29-30 mm. long.

Condition: Good Very fine, intact with minor wear and fine patination.

Two-finger amulets were used for the dead and were often found on the lower left of the torso. This is the area of the incision that was made during the mummification process in order to remove the internal organs...

A nice intact carved pendant in green-brown stone, with the stone aiming to imitate rolled papyrus.

The scroll is widest at the top, where there is a neck below the for suspension. The base tapers into a softened point.

Size: c. 29 mm.

Condition: Extremely fine.

Provenance: Formerly in the private collection of Eberhard Hanfstaengl (1886-1973)...

A large writing tablet amulet in stone, probably a type of feldspar, 664 - 332 BC.

Size: 32 mm. tall.

Amulets in the form of a writing tablet are unique to the Twenty-Sixth Dynasty and later. They are always rectangular in shape with a suspension tube at the top and made from green, blue, or dark-colored material, feldspar being by far the most common...

A beqautiful intact hardstone Djet Pillar Amulet, Egypt, Late Period, c. 660-332 BC.

Finely carved and polished in a warm redish stone. It is associated with the creator god Ptah and Osiris, the Egyptian god of the afterlife, the underworld, and the dead. It is commonly understood to represent his spine. The Djet is a symbol of stability

Size: 27 mm...

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.

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)...

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...

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...

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.

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 ...

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...

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.

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...

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 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 ...

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.

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.

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.

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.

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 ...

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. Bruun Rasmussens auc...

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. A gem!

Provenance: Antique dealer Lau Sundes private collection (1960s), and lat...

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.

An above average large/thick Ushabti, Third Intermediate Period, 21/22th dynasty (ca 1085-713BC)

A blue-green faience shabti, wearing the headband and two hoes. Inscribed shabti with clear hieroglyphs at the lower front. Details are added in black.

Size: 105 mm. tall and comes with it's old wooden base, 16,6 cm. total.

Condition: Choice with intact painted details and nice patina. Much uncleaned deposits.

Old Danish Private Collection.

Choice intact Lion Amulet, New Kingdom-late period, 1070-330 BC.

Depicting a crouching lion with large mane in torquise faiance. Superbly detailed for the type.

Size: 26 x 19 mm. long.

Ex Old 1960's-1970s private collection

Interesting bead or perhaps a spindle weight, carved with geomethric patterns, c. 3rd.-2nd. millenium BC.

Exceptionally large bead that would have been impossible to use in a necklace. In hard burnt stoneware and it that came to us as part of an Egyptian collection. Guaranteed authentic as everything we sell.

Size: 45 mm. in diameter and 42 mm. tall

Ex. Old German collection, aquired in the 1980s.

Fine Egyptian bone carving of a Fish with nice details of scales and head, Egypt, 1st. millenium BC.

Size: c. 5 cm. long.

Condition: Fine-VF, with minor losses to tip of tail and head.

Ex. Old German collection, aquired in the 1980s.

A large uninscribed heart scarab, Rameside to Late Kingdom, c. 12th.-6th. century BC.

The scarab carved in a greyish type of stone, stylized type made to be placed at the heart of the body. The details of the head and front faintly incised.

Size: 55 mm. long and 34 mm. wide. Made of a heavy type of stone.

Condition: Good very fine for type, finely patinated.

Ex Old 1960's-1970s private collection

Interesting cross hanger, carved in a dark steatite stone, with white slip or glazing. The white cross form is inlaid with another red cross form in sandstone or ceramics and done with an extra cross bar. Christian Egypt, 100-500 AD, probably Coptic.

Size: 11,7 cm. tall and 9,7 cm. wide.

Condition: Choice and intact with wear to the white glaze and extensive patination.

Ex. Old Danish Estate collection