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A Chinese carved jade/ hardstone fish and lotus amulet, size 8.5 x 8.5cm. Prov Jean Rich collection.

A Chinese white jade / hardstone signed amulet of the goddess Guanyin, size 6 x 4 x 1cm.

A Tibetan metal and cut crystal mounted gilt bronze devotional amulet, H. 6cm. (with chain)

A Chinese carved stone Buddha amulet, H. 7cm.

Sumerian amulet in the form of a mystical animal, 5cm high (a/f)

Evil eye glass amulet bracelet, with integrated chain and spring clip clasp, 15.5 cm long, stamped 14 ct Condition Report: 14 ct gross weight 1.2 grams

An ancient Egyptian coloured bead necklace with scarab mount, a cylinder section from a sarcophagus and a Columbia amulet of a seated deity. (3)

A jade amulet.

A Mexican sterling silver amulet pendant necklace, and a Peruvian silver and 18ct gold brooch, 51.1mm, 79.1g total (2) . Condition Report:No damage or repair, fittings working

Antiquities to include an Indus valley terracotta head a Roman oil lamp and a Egyptian style figure 23cm high and a crocodile amulet 7cm. (4)

A box containing silver bladed fruit knives, micro mosaic decorated cross, a silver caddy spoon, silver necked scent bottle, a fob watch, oval framed miniature portrait, a carnelian Islamic amulet, various silver and white metal items etc.

Ca. 664 - 332 BC.A scarab with an ovoid body, carved from black stone, presenting pleasingly smooth surfaces. The topside of the insectile amulet features a folded wing carapace with incised striations, delineated legs with frilled tips, a semicircular head, and a serrated frontal clypeus. The underside displays a polished surface.For similar see: Christie's, Live Auction 7207, Antiquities, Lot 40.For similar see: Christie's, Live Auction 7207, Antiquities, Lot 40.Size: 21mm x 15mm; Weight: 10g.Provenance: Prince collection, 1990s-2014; Ex. Private collection 1970s-1990s.

Ca. 1069 - 664 BC.An exceptional faience frog-shaped amulet crafted in a naturalistic manner, featuring a surface adorned with black glazed dots that represent the frog's skin texture.For similar see: Andrews C., Amulets of Ancient Egypt, British Museum Press, 1994, fig. 28.For similar see: Andrews C., Amulets of Ancient Egypt, British Museum Press, 1994, fig. 28.Size: 35mm x 24mm; Weight: 9g.Provenance: Prince collection, 1990s-2014; Ex. Private collection 1970s-1990s. Reviewed by Simone Musso, consultant curator for Egyptian antiquities at the Stibbert Museum, Florence, Italy, member of the Nuri Archaeological Expedition.

Ca. 664 - 332 BC.A mould-formed faience jackal amulet shown in a recumbent pose. The resting feline is displayed with front paws laid out before him and hind legs bent to each side of his muscular body as his sinuous tail loops up onto his right leg. He gazes forward from sunken eyes above a round snout and a slight mouth, all enveloped in a thick green glaze.For similar see: Andrews C., Amulets of Ancient Egypt, British Museum Press, 1994.For similar see: Andrews C., Amulets of Ancient Egypt, British Museum Press, 1994.Size: 40mm x 24mm; Weight: 9g.Provenance: Prince collection, 1990s-2014; Ex. Private collection 1970s-1990s. Reviewed by Simone Musso, consultant curator for Egyptian antiquities at the Stibbert Museum, Florence, Italy, member of the Nuri Archaeological Expedition.

Ca. 3000 - 2500 BC.A Mesopotamian orange stone amulet depicting animals. It is drilled vertically.Size: 28mm x 18mm; Weight: 10g.Provenance: Private London collection of an Ancient Art dealer; Formerly in a central London family collection, 1990s; Suggested to be examined by Professor Wilfrid George Lambert FBA (1926-2011), historian, archaeologist, and specialist in Assyriology and Near Eastern archaeology, in the late 1980s and early 1990s.

Late Period, Ca. 664 - 332 BC.A steatite frog amulet depicted seated atop a circular flat base. The frog's body is extended forward, with its bulging eyes and defined anatomical features such as legs and a smooth contour. The amulet is perforated through the base for attachment, and the underside is engraved with an image of a scorpion.For similar see: Andrews C., Amulets of Ancient Egypt, British Museum Press, 1994.For similar see: Andrews C., Amulets of Ancient Egypt, British Museum Press, 1994.Size: 17mm x 15mm; Weight: 3g.Provenance: Prince collection, 1990s-2014; Ex. Christie's, 25-04-07,7376 lot 38.100. Reviewed by Simone Musso, consultant curator for Egyptian antiquities at the Stibbert Museum, Florence, Italy, member of the Nuri Archaeological Expedition.

Late Period, Ca. 664 - 332 BC.A scarab with an ovoid body, carved from black stone and presenting pleasingly smooth surfaces. The topside of the insectile amulet features a folded wing carapace with incised striations, delineated legs with frilled tips, a semicircular head, and a serrated frontal clypeus, while the underside displays a polished surface.For similar see: Christie's, Live Auction 7207, Antiquities, Lot 40.For similar see: Christie's, Live Auction 7207, Antiquities, Lot 40.Size: 10mm x 6mm; Weight: 2g.Provenance: Prince collection, 1990s-2014; Ex. Private collection 1970s-1990s.

New Kingdom, Ca. 1550 - 1069 BC.A collection of 32 faience amulets. Each amulet is shaped as a blooming lotus flower, with a scalloped, petal-like form tapering downward. The pieces exhibit various shades of blue and yellow glaze, with intricate details, a flat underside, and a suspension loop at the top.For similar see: National Museums Liverpool, Accession number 56.20.627.25.For similar see: National Museums Liverpool, Accession number 56.20.627.25.Size: 8-19mm x 7-14mm; Weight: 7g.Provenance: Prince collection, 1990s-2014; Ex. Private collection 1970s-1990s. Reviewed by Simone Musso, consultant curator for Egyptian antiquities at the Stibbert Museum, Florence, Italy, member of the Nuri Archaeological Expedition.

Late Period, Ca. 664 - 332 BC.An amulet carved in black stone in the form of a fly/scarab with detailed wings on top. The verso has a polished surface.For similar see: Andrews C., Amulets of Ancient Egypt, British Museum Press, 1994.For similar see: Andrews C., Amulets of Ancient Egypt, British Museum Press, 1994.Size: 22mm x 16mm; Weight: 9g.Provenance: Prince collection, 1990s-2014; Ex. Private collection 1970s-1990s.

Late Period, Ca. 664 - 332 BC.A scarab with an ovoid body, carved from green/black stone presenting pleasingly smooth surfaces. The topside of the insectile amulet features a folded wing carapace, delineated legs with frilled tips, a semicircular head, and a serrated frontal clypeus, while the underside displays a polished surface.For similar see: Christie's, Live Auction 7207, Antiquities, Lot 40.For similar see: Christie's, Live Auction 7207, Antiquities, Lot 40.Size: 18mm x 16mm; Weight: 8g.Provenance: Prince collection, 1990s-2014; Ex. Private collection 1970s-1990s.

Ca. 664 - 332 BC.A scarab with an ovoid body, carved from carnelian and presenting pleasingly smooth surfaces. The topside of the insectile amulet features a folded wing carapace with incised striations, delineated legs with frilled tips, a semicircular head, and a serrated frontal clypeus. The underside displays a stylised shell.For similar see: Christie's, Live Auction 7207, Antiquities, Lot 40.For similar see: Christie's, Live Auction 7207, Antiquities, Lot 40.Size: 18mm x 15mm; Weight: 7g.Provenance: Prince collection, 1990s-2014; Ex. Private collection 1970s-1990s.

Late Period, Ca. 664 - 332 BC.A porphyry stone heart vessel amulet. The heart is stylised, resembling a pot complete with lug handles at the shoulders. A suspension loop is situated at the top, facilitating display. The amulet's surface displays the rich, mottled patterns characteristic of porphyry.For similar see: The Montreal Museum of Fine Arts, inv. 2003.217.For similar see: The Montreal Museum of Fine Arts, inv. 2003.217.Size: 50mm x 38mm; Weight: 48g.Provenance: Prince collection, 1990s-2014; Bonhams, 29 April 2004, Lot 36.1200. Reviewed by Simone Musso, consultant curator for Egyptian antiquities at the Stibbert Museum, Florence, Italy, member of the Nuri Archaeological Expedition.

Ca. 664 - 30 BC.A small amulet carved from black hardstone depicting the god Horus in the shape of a falcon. The dignified falcon stands tall atop an integral rectangular plinth with delineated legs, holds both wings against the sides of its breast, and features a perforated suspension loop protruding just above the broad tail feathers. A pair of ovoid eyes and a conical beak imbue the pendant with an attractive visage and a characteristic avian presentation.For similar see: Andrews C., Amulets of Ancient Egypt, British Museum Press, 1994.For similar see: Andrews C., Amulets of Ancient Egypt, British Museum Press, 1994.Size: 19mm x 17mm; Weight: 7g.Provenance: Prince collection, 1990s-2014; Ex. Private collection 1970s-1990s. Reviewed by Simone Musso, consultant curator for Egyptian antiquities at the Stibbert Museum, Florence, Italy, member of the Nuri Archaeological Expedition. 

New Kingdom, Ca. 1550 - 1069 BC.A scarab with an ovoid body, crafted in blue faience and presenting pleasingly smooth surfaces. The topside of the insectile amulet features a folded wing carapace with incised striations, delineated legs with frilled tips, a semicircular head, and a serrated frontal clypeus. While the underside displays a hieroglyphic inscription.Size: D:12mm / US: 44928 / UK: A; Weight: 2g.Provenance: Prince collection, 1990s-2014; Ex. Private collection 1970s-1990s.

Late Period, Ca. 664 - 332 BC.A collection of six scarabs and amulets, the four scarabs of ovoid form with naturalistic features. Beneath the domed insects are hieroglyphic inscriptions. A suspension hole is drilled lengthwise through the body, for mounting on a necklace or a swivel ring. The first amulet is probably a cat with raised ears; the second is a frog with a raised head.For similar see: Andrews C., Amulets of Ancient Egypt, British Museum Press, 1994.For similar see: Andrews C., Amulets of Ancient Egypt, British Museum Press, 1994.Size: 7-18mm x 4-13mm; Weight: 5g.Provenance: Prince collection, 1990s-2014; Ex. Private collection 1970s-1990s. Reviewed by Simone Musso, consultant curator for Egyptian antiquities at the Stibbert Museum, Florence, Italy, member of the Nuri Archaeological Expedition.

Ca. 40000 - 10000 BC.A Prehistoric stone amulet with a crescent shaped body and a horizontal drilled hole.Size: 45mm x 35mm; Weight: 17g.Provenance: Private London collection of an Ancient Art dealer; Formerly in a central London family collection, 1990s; Suggested to be examined by Professor Wilfrid George Lambert FBA (1926-2011), historian, archaeologist, and specialist in Assyriology and Near Eastern archaeology, in the late 1980s and early 1990s.

Late Period, Ca. 664 - 332 BC.An exceptional mould-formed faience lion amulet shown in a recumbent pose. The resting feline is depicted with front paws laid out before him and hind legs bent to each side of his muscular body as his sinuous tail loops up onto his right leg. He gazes forward from sunken eyes above a round snout and a slightly open mouth, all enveloped in a thick green glaze.For similar see: Andrews C., Amulets of Ancient Egypt, British Museum Press, 1994.For similar see: Andrews C., Amulets of Ancient Egypt, British Museum Press, 1994.Size: 30mm x 16mm; Weight: 6g.Provenance: Prince collection, 1990s-2014; Ex. Private collection 1970s-1990s. Reviewed by Simone Musso, consultant curator for Egyptian antiquities at the Stibbert Museum, Florence, Italy, member of the Nuri Archaeological Expedition.

New Kingdom, Ca. 1550 - 1069 BC.A collection of eight faience flower-shaped amulets including one eight-petalled flower amulet sculpted with a raised central boss, three disc-shaped amulets with a central perforation and radiating petals. Two of these have gold attachments, and four lotus flower buds.For similar see: Kunsthistorisches Museum Vienna, Egyptian Collection, INV 3273.For similar see: Kunsthistorisches Museum Vienna, Egyptian Collection, INV 3273.Size: 7-15mm x 7-15mm; Weight: 5g.Provenance: Prince collection, 1990s-2014; Ex. Private collection 1970s-1990s. Reviewed by Simone Musso, consultant curator for Egyptian antiquities at the Stibbert Museum, Florence, Italy, member of the Nuri Archaeological Expedition. 

Ca. 664 - 332 BC.A scarab with an ovoid body, carved from carnelian, presenting pleasingly smooth surfaces. The topside of the insectile amulet features a folded wing carapace with incised striations, delineated legs with frilled tips, a semicircular head, and a serrated frontal clypeus. The underside displays a stylised shell.For similar see: Christie's, Live Auction 7207, Antiquities, Lot 40.For similar see: Christie's, Live Auction 7207, Antiquities, Lot 40.Size: 28mm x 19mm; Weight: 12g.Provenance: Prince collection, 1990s-2014; Ex. Private collection 1970s-1990s.

Ca. 2055 - 30 BC.A collection of four scarabs with ovoid body, carved from steatite and green stone and presenting pleasingly smooth surfaces. The topside of the insectile amulet features a folded wing carapace with incised striations, delineated legs with frilled tips, a semicircular head, and a serrated frontal clypeus. While the underside shows hieroglyphic inscriptions and symbolic scenes.Size: 8-16mm x 5-12mm; Weight: 5g.Provenance: Prince collection, 1990s-2014; Ex. Private collection 1970s-1990s.

Ca. 664 - 332 BC.An Egyptian green stone bee amulet made in a naturalistic manner. It has a long ribbed body and its folded wings are framed with an incised line on the edges.Size: 42mm x 30mm; Weight: 16g.Provenance: Private London collection of an Ancient Art dealer; Formerly in a central London family collection, 1990s; Suggested to be examined by Professor Wilfrid George Lambert FBA (1926-2011), historian, archaeologist, and specialist in Assyriology and Near Eastern archaeology, in the late 1980s and early 1990s. This item has been cleared against the Art Loss Register database and comes with a confirmation letter.

Late Period, Ca. 664 - 30 BC.A collection of four scarabs, three with ovoid body, carved from steatite and green stone and presenting pleasingly smooth surfaces. The topside of the insectile amulet features a folded wing carapace with incised striations, delineated legs with frilled tips, a semicircular head, and a serrated frontal clypeus. While the underside displays symbolic scenes. The first scarab has an elongated body, pierced lengthwise; unadorned.Size: 10-16mm x 45572mm; Weight: 4g.Provenance: Prince collection, 1990s-2014; Ex. Private collection 1970s-1990s. Reviewed by Simone Musso, consultant curator for Egyptian antiquities at the Stibbert Museum, Florence, Italy, member of the Nuri Archaeological Expedition.

Ca. 2500 - 1500 BC.A Mesopotamian brown stone amulet. It depicts the head of an animal, perhaps a boar. Accompanied by a signed scholarly note by Professor Wilfrid George Lambert.Size: 11mm x 24mm; Weight: 5.4g.Provenance: Property of a London gallery; formerly with a Mayfair Art dealer S.A.; Ex. 1990s London collections, studied and catalogued by professor Lambert in the early 90s (with original note, signed by him). Previously in an old British collection formed since the 1960s.

New Kingdom, Ca. 1550 - 1069 BC.A blue faience amulet with cartouche form inscribed with hieroglyphic script on the top and a mummiform god on the verso. The amulet is pierced horizontally.For similar see: Andrews C., Amulets of Ancient Egypt, British Museum Press, 1994.For similar see: Andrews C., Amulets of Ancient Egypt, British Museum Press, 1994.Size: 30mm x 19mm; Weight: 7g.Provenance: Prince collection, 1990s-2014; Ex. Christie'sSale 7659, 13 October 2008, Lot 96/4. Reviewed by Simone Musso, consultant curator for Egyptian antiquities at the Stibbert Museum, Florence, Italy, member of the Nuri Archaeological Expedition.

Ca. 664 - 332 BC.A pale green faience amulet in the form of a pectoral with stylised beads topped with a baboon/Thoth head; the verso has unadorned surface.For similar see: British Museum Miscellaneous number: Miscellaneous number: 86.310 (Accession Number) (Accession Number); Andrews C., Amulets of Ancient Egypt, British Museum Press, 1994.For similar see: British Museum Miscellaneous number: Miscellaneous number: 86.310 (Accession Number) (Accession Number); Andrews C., Amulets of Ancient Egypt, British Museum Press, 1994.Size: 42mm x 31mm; Weight: 6g.Provenance: Prince collection, 1990s-2014; Ex. Private collection 1970s-1990s. Reviewed by Simone Musso, consultant curator for Egyptian antiquities at the Stibbert Museum, Florence, Italy, member of the Nuri Archaeological Expedition. 

Ca. 664 - 332 BC.A collection of three amulets crafted from stone. The first amulet is carved cicada, displaying the anatomical structures. The second is an amethyst figurine of kneeling Harpocrates. The third is an agate lion-shaped amulet depicting recumbent.For similar see: Andrews C., Amulets of Ancient Egypt, British Museum Press, 1994.; British Museum ,Museum numberEA11641For similar see: Andrews C., Amulets of Ancient Egypt, British Museum Press, 1994.; British Museum ,Museum numberEA11641Size: 13-34mm x 9-21mm; Weight: 14g.Provenance: Prince collection, 1990s-2014; Ex. Private collection 1970s-1990s. Reviewed by Simone Musso, consultant curator for Egyptian antiquities at the Stibbert Museum, Florence, Italy, member of the Nuri Archaeological Expedition.

Ca. 1069 - 332 BC.A collection of three amulets crafted from pale green faience depicting deities; the first is Khnum, the second is the djed pillar and the third is probably a fish. Each amulet is intricately carved, displaying detailed anatomical structures such as the limbs and body contours.For similar see: Andrews C., Amulets of Ancient Egypt, British Museum Press, 1994.For similar see: Andrews C., Amulets of Ancient Egypt, British Museum Press, 1994.Size: 13-30mm x 5-12mm; Weight: 10g.Provenance: Prince collection, 1990s-2014; Ex. Private collection 1970s-1990s. Reviewed by Simone Musso, consultant curator for Egyptian antiquities at the Stibbert Museum, Florence, Italy, member of the Nuri Archaeological Expedition.

Ca. 664 - 30 BC.A wonderfully banded agate amulet in the form of a fish. The fish depicted is a Nile carp. The amulet has carved disc eyes, incised lines behind them forming outlines, on top and on the back defined fins.For similar see: Andrews C., Amulets of Ancient Egypt, British Museum Press, 1994.For similar see: Andrews C., Amulets of Ancient Egypt, British Museum Press, 1994.Size: 30mm x 16mm; Weight: 7g.Provenance: Prince collection, 1990s-2014; Ex. Private collection 1970s-1990s.

Ca. 1069 - 332 BC.A collection of six faience and stone amulets. The first is a polished pale green faience amulet crown-shaped with a smooth surface and an engraved underside, pierced horizontally for attachment. The second group is composed of three amulets in blue faience headrests, characterised by a recurve top. The last group is composed of two faience flower-shaped amulets one blue and one red.For similar see: Andrews C., Amulets of Ancient Egypt, British Museum Press, 1994.; British Museum, Museum Additional IDsMiscellaneous number: Miscellaneous number: AN1896-1908-EA.697 (Accession Number) (Accession Number)For similar see: Andrews C., Amulets of Ancient Egypt, British Museum Press, 1994.; British Museum, Museum Additional IDsMiscellaneous number: Miscellaneous number: AN1896-1908-EA.697 (Accession Number) (Accession Number)Size: 13-56mm x 9-23mm; Weight: 33g.Provenance: Prince collection, 1990s-2014; Ex. Private collection 1970s-1990s.

Late Period, Ca. 664 - 30 BC.A collection of nine amulets crafted from stone and faience. Each amulet is intricately carved, displaying detailed anatomical structures such as the heart, limbs and body contours.For similar see: Andrews C., Amulets of Ancient Egypt, British Museum Press, 1994.For similar see: Andrews C., Amulets of Ancient Egypt, British Museum Press, 1994.Size: 2-12mm x 2-7mm; Weight: 1g.Provenance: Prince collection, 1990s-2014; Ex. Private collection 1970s-1990s.

New Kingdom, Ca. 1550 - 1069 BC.A pair of blue faience amulets, each depicting a cobra or uraeus. The design features a raised head and a coiled body resting on a flat base. Each amulet is equipped with a suspension loop for attachment.For similar see: Andrews C., Amulets of Ancient Egypt, British Museum Press, 1994, fig. 76b.For similar see: Andrews C., Amulets of Ancient Egypt, British Museum Press, 1994, fig. 76b.Size: 12-14mm x 5-11mm; Weight: 2g.Provenance: Prince collection, 1990s-2014; Ex. Private collection 1970s-1990s. Reviewed by Simone Musso, consultant curator for Egyptian antiquities at the Stibbert Museum, Florence, Italy, member of the Nuri Archaeological Expedition.

New Kingdom, Ca. 1550 - 1069 BC.A collection of 28 blue faience amulets. Each amulet depicts Bes, the dwarf god, playing a tambourine. Bes is shown in his right profile, with legs slightly bent and hands raised to hold the tambourine. A suspension loop is situated above his head.For similar see: The Metropolitan Museum of Art, Object Number: 11.215.195; National Museums Liverpool, Accession number 44.19.152.For similar see: The Metropolitan Museum of Art, Object Number: 11.215.195; National Museums Liverpool, Accession number 44.19.152.Size: 13-18mm x 45540mm; Weight: 7g.Provenance: Prince collection, 1990s-2014; Ex. Private collection 1970s-1990s. Reviewed by Simone Musso, consultant curator for Egyptian antiquities at the Stibbert Museum, Florence, Italy, member of the Nuri Archaeological Expedition.

Ca. 664 - 30 BC.A pair of glazed faience lotus flower amulets, each with a flat form and incised petal details. Both amulets are pierced lengthwise for suspension. One amulet is threaded with a gold rod, featuring looped ends to secure it in place.For similar see: Andrews C., Amulets of Ancient Egypt, British Museum Press, 1994.; British Museum Registration number1887,0101.718For similar see: Andrews C., Amulets of Ancient Egypt, British Museum Press, 1994.; British Museum Registration number1887,0101.718Size: 13-21mm x 10-13mm; Weight: 2g.Provenance: Prince collection, 1990s-2014; Ex. Private collection 1970s-1990s. Reviewed by Simone Musso, consultant curator for Egyptian antiquities at the Stibbert Museum, Florence, Italy, member of the Nuri Archaeological Expedition.

Ca. 664 - 332 BC.A mould-formed faience amulet depicting a cobra with its falcon head and tripartite wig. A pierced suspension loop is integral to the tallest loop behind the head, and the entire composition is glazed thereby exhibiting its natural colour and texture.For similar see: Andrews C., Amulets of Ancient Egypt, British Museum Press, 1994; Christie's, Live Auction 7207, Antiquities, Lot 62.For similar see: Andrews C., Amulets of Ancient Egypt, British Museum Press, 1994; Christie's, Live Auction 7207, Antiquities, Lot 62.Size: 45mm x 32mm; Weight: 10g.Provenance: Prince collection, 1990s-2014; Ex. Private collection 1970s-1990s. Reviewed by Simone Musso, consultant curator for Egyptian antiquities at the Stibbert Museum, Florence, Italy, member of the Nuri Archaeological Expedition. 

Middle Kingdom, ca. 2055 - 1790 BC.A scarab with an ovoid body, carved from quartz and presenting pleasingly smooth surfaces. The topside of the insectile amulet features a folded wing carapace with incised striations, delineated legs with frilled tips, a semicircular head, and a serrated frontal clypeus. While the underside displays a polished surface. The scarab is secured in a later gold frame with a suspension hoop connected to a gold ring.For similar see: Christie's, Live Auction 7207, Antiquities, Lot 40; The Metropolitan Museum of Art, Object Number: 22.1.272.For similar see: Christie's, Live Auction 7207, Antiquities, Lot 40; The Metropolitan Museum of Art, Object Number: 22.1.272.Size: 23mm x 15mm; Weight: 7g.Provenance: Prince collection, 1990s-2014; Ex. Private collection 1970s-1990s.

Ca. 3000 - 2500 BC.A red stone amulet of a standing pig. It is depicted with an arched back and it's head down. The head is decorated with more details than the rest of the body.For similar see: Christie's, Live Auction 7207, Antiquities, Lot 143.For similar see: Christie's, Live Auction 7207, Antiquities, Lot 143.Size: 46mm x 34mm; Weight: 12g.Provenance: Prince collection, 1990s-2014; Ex. Private collection 1970s-1990s.

Ca. 664 - 30 BC.A brown faience amulet in the form of a mummified ram in a recumbent pose on an integral rectangular plinth. The animal lays with extended legs in front of a stylised ram head replete with almond eyes, relaxed ears, a rounded snout with nostrils, and a pair of large, curving horns resting on top.For similar see: Andrews C., Amulets of Ancient Egypt, British Museum Press, 1994.For similar see: Andrews C., Amulets of Ancient Egypt, British Museum Press, 1994.Size: 29mm x 17mm; Weight: 5g.Provenance: Prince collection, 1990s-2014; Ex. Private collection 1970s-1990s. Reviewed by Simone Musso, consultant curator for Egyptian antiquities at the Stibbert Museum, Florence, Italy, member of the Nuri Archaeological Expedition.

New Kingdom, Ca. 1550 - 1069 BC.A collection of nine faience amulets. Each amulet is formed as a tapered bunch of grapes with a flat underside and a raised upper surface, detailed to delineate individual grapes. A suspension loop is situated above. The glaze ranges from pale blue to cobalt blue and purple.For similar see: The Brooklyn Museum, Accession Number 16.362.For similar see: The Brooklyn Museum, Accession Number 16.362.Size: 13-19mm x 45571mm; Weight: 4g.Provenance: Prince collection, 1990s-2014; Ex. Private collection 1970s-1990s.

New Kingdom, Ca. 1550 - 1069 BC.A carnelian frog-shaped amulet that sits in a forward-leaning position. The body is slightly extended, and the facial details are faintly outlined, providing a hint of expression. The amulet is perforated through, allowing for attachment or suspension.For similar see: Andrews C., Amulets of Ancient Egypt, British Museum Press, 1994.For similar see: Andrews C., Amulets of Ancient Egypt, British Museum Press, 1994.Size: 26mm x 15mm; Weight: 5g.Provenance: Prince collection, 1990s-2014; Bonhams, 26 Oct. 2007 lot 24. Reviewed by Simone Musso, consultant curator for Egyptian antiquities at the Stibbert Museum, Florence, Italy, member of the Nuri Archaeological Expedition.

New Kingdom, Ca. 1550 - 1069 BC.A collection of 16 blue faience amulets. Each amulet depicts Bes, the dwarf god, playing a tambourine. Bes is shown in his right profile, with legs slightly bent and hands raised to hold the tambourine. A suspension loop is situated above his head.For similar see: The Metropolitan Museum of Art, Object Number: 11.215.195; National Museums Liverpool, Accession number 44.19.152.For similar see: The Metropolitan Museum of Art, Object Number: 11.215.195; National Museums Liverpool, Accession number 44.19.152.Size: 12-16mm x 45510mm; Weight: 4g.Provenance: Prince collection, 1990s-2014; Ex. Private collection 1970s-1990s. Reviewed by Simone Musso, consultant curator for Egyptian antiquities at the Stibbert Museum, Florence, Italy, member of the Nuri Archaeological Expedition. 

Ca. 1069 - 664 BC.An intricate, mould-made, pale blue-green faience amulet in the form of Horus, depicted here with his falcon body and human head. The pendant is pierced with a protruding loop on the back side of the neck.For similar see: Andrews C., Amulets of Ancient Egypt, British Museum Press, 1994, fig. 25., British Museum, Museum number EA20660For similar see: Andrews C., Amulets of Ancient Egypt, British Museum Press, 1994, fig. 25., British Museum, Museum number EA20660Size: 34mm x 22mm; Weight: 6g.Provenance: Prince collection, 1990s-2014; Ex. Private collection 1970s-1990s. Reviewed by Simone Musso, consultant curator for Egyptian antiquities at the Stibbert Museum, Florence, Italy, member of the Nuri Archaeological Expedition.

Early New Kingdom, Ca. 1550 - 1250 BC.A collection of 14 fly-shaped amulets carved from red granite. Each amulet has a detailed wing case, a perforated head for suspension, and a flat back.For similar see: Petrie W.M.F., Amulets: Illustrated by the Egyptian Collection in University College, Plate II.For similar see: Petrie W.M.F., Amulets: Illustrated by the Egyptian Collection in University College, Plate II.Size: 13-15mm x 45573mm; Weight: 10g.Provenance: Prince collection, 1990s-2014; Ex. Christie's London, 2 May 2013, Lot 37, Sale 8776. This item has been cleared against the Art Loss Register database and comes with a confirmation letter. Reviewed by Simone Musso, consultant curator for Egyptian antiquities at the Stibbert Museum, Florence, Italy, member of the Nuri Archaeological Expedition.

Ca. 664 - 30 BC.A collection of three faience and stone amulets. The first is a carnelian headrest amulet. The second is a bronze round pendant with a loop on top. The third is a stone heart amulet with globular body. The fourth and the fifth are carnelian amulets perforated through the centre.For similar see: Andrews C., Amulets of Ancient Egypt, British Museum Press, 1994.For similar see: Andrews C., Amulets of Ancient Egypt, British Museum Press, 1994.Size: 16-25mm x 8-20mm; Weight: 9g.Provenance: Prince collection, 1990s-2014; Ex. Private collection 1970s-1990s.

Ptolemaic Period, Ca. 332 - 30 BC.A cream faience amulet in the form of a crocodile turned upon itself, resting on a plinth, with a protruding loop on the top of the back.For similar see: Andrews C., Amulets of Ancient Egypt, British Museum Press, 1994.For similar see: Andrews C., Amulets of Ancient Egypt, British Museum Press, 1994.Size: 24mm x 16mm; Weight: 7g.Provenance: Prince collection, 1990s-2014; Ex. Private collection 1970s-1990s. Reviewed by Simone Musso, consultant curator for Egyptian antiquities at the Stibbert Museum, Florence, Italy, member of the Nuri Archaeological Expedition.

Ca. 664 - 332 BC.A faience amulet of a crocodile featuring an elongated body with detailed naturalistic characteristics. The amulet is pierced in the frontal part, just beneath the long muzzle, allowing for potential suspension.For similar see: Andrews C., Amulets of Ancient Egypt, British Museum Press, 1994., British Museum, Museum numberEA57889. Size: 40mm x 10mm; Weight: 3g.Provenance: Prince collection, 1990s-2014; Ex. Rupert Wace,03 November 2003. Reviewed by Simone Musso, consultant curator for Egyptian antiquities at the Stibbert Museum, Florence, Italy, member of the Nuri Archaeological Expedition. 

New Kingdom, Ca. 1550 - 1069 BC.A scarab with an ovoid body, carved from amethyst and presenting pleasingly smooth surfaces. The topside of the insectile amulet features a folded wing carapace with incised striations, delineated legs with frilled tips, a semicircular head, and a serrated frontal clypeus. While the underside displays a polished surface.For similar see: Christie's, Live Auction 7207, Antiquities, Lot 40.For similar see: Christie's, Live Auction 7207, Antiquities, Lot 40.Size: 29mm x 20mm; Weight: 14g.Provenance: Prince collection, 1990s-2014; Ex. Private collection 1970s-1990s.

Ca. 2055 - 664 BC.A collection of five amulets consisting of a rectangular-shaped flat plaque with the Eye of Horus on the front and two cartouches engraved on the reverse; a large annular bead of pale blue faience, perforated centrally for suspension; a cream stone amulet depicting a slender-bodied animal with a small head and recessed eyes; an amulet showing a kneeling figure atop a flat base; and a stone scarab with an ovoid body and a flat underside engraved.For similar see: Andrews C., Amulets of Ancient Egypt, British Museum Press, 1994.For similar see: Andrews C., Amulets of Ancient Egypt, British Museum Press, 1994.Size: 15-20mm x 10-22mm; Weight: 15g.Provenance: Prince collection, 1990s-2014; Ex. Private collection 1970s-1990s. Reviewed by Simone Musso, consultant curator for Egyptian antiquities at the Stibbert Museum, Florence, Italy, member of the Nuri Archaeological Expedition.

Late Period, Ca. 664 - 332 BC.A green faience amulet in the shape of a plaquette depicting a profile of baboon-Thoth made with naturalistic details; on the verso a hieroglyphic inscription with two facing gods; the amulet is pierced vertically.For similar see: Andrews C., Amulets of Ancient Egypt, British Museum Press, 1994.For similar see: Andrews C., Amulets of Ancient Egypt, British Museum Press, 1994.Size: 12mm x 20mm; Weight: 9g.Provenance: Prince collection, 1990s-2014; Ex. Private collection 1970s-1990s. Reviewed by Simone Musso, consultant curator for Egyptian antiquities at the Stibbert Museum, Florence, Italy, member of the Nuri Archaeological Expedition.

New Kingdom, Ca. 1550 - 1069 BC.A blue and black faience amulet in the shape of a falcon with its wings folded behind its back. This figurine represents the god Horus in his animal form, adorned with a two-feathered crown on his head. The intricate black details are characteristic of the final period of the New Kingdom.Size: 105mm x 70mm; Weight: 115g.Provenance: Prince collection, 1990s-2014; Ex. Private collection 1970s-1990s. Reviewed by Simone Musso, consultant curator for Egyptian antiquities at the Stibbert Museum, Florence, Italy, member of the Nuri Archaeological Expedition.

New Kingdom, Ca. 1550 - 1069 BC.A collection of nine faience amulets. Each amulet represents Taweret, the goddess of childbirth and fertility. She is depicted in right profile as a pregnant hippopotamus with pendulous breasts and a prominent snout. The amulets have a flat back and a suspension loop above the head. The glaze colours range from classic blue to red and black.For similar see: National Museums Liverpool, Accession number M11665k; National Museum of Asian Art, Smithsonian Institution, Accession Number F1908.222.For similar see: National Museums Liverpool, Accession number M11665k; National Museum of Asian Art, Smithsonian Institution, Accession Number F1908.222.Size: 13-23mm x 45570mm; Weight: 3g.Provenance: Prince collection, 1990s-2014; Ex. Private collection 1970s-1990s. Reviewed by Simone Musso, consultant curator for Egyptian antiquities at the Stibbert Museum, Florence, Italy, member of the Nuri Archaeological Expedition.