Ca. 3000 - 2500 BC. A Mesopotamian mother of pearl amulet. A stalking bird of prey in shallow relief, decorated with drill-holes on one side. Size: 41mm x 35.1mm; Weight: 10.3g 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.
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Ca. 1200 - 800 BC. An amulet of grey stone. It rests on a flat base and one end, where it is pierced, is the face of a mouse or similar creature. Above that is an elaborate device. Size: 19.5mm x 16.5mm; Weight: 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.
Ca. 2000 - 1000 BC. An Anatolian black stone amulet, pierced through the mouth. It depicts a flat fish of triangular shape, the edges notched, the faces decorated with drill holes. Size: 36.8mm x 38.7mm; Weight: 13.53g 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.
Third Intermediate Period, Ca. 1069 - 550 BC. A collection features five pale green amulets depicting the Wadjet. Four of the amulets have a round shape with an openwork design of an eye. The central amulet illustrates a composition of four Eye of Horus symbols arranged symmetrically with stylized black details. For similar see: Andrews C., Amulets of Ancient Egypt, British Museum Press, 1994., Meeting the Past. 100 Years in Egypt. German Archaeological Institute Cairo 1907-2007, catalogue of the special exhibition in the Egyptian Museum in Cairo (with contributions by G. Dreyer, P. Grossmann, U. Hartung, D. Raue, U. Rummel), Fig. 102, Saite Period. Size: 17-30.4mm x 15.4-35.4mm; Weight: 11.7g Provenance: From the collection of a London gentleman; formerly acquired in early 2000s; previously in 1970s UK collection.
New Kingdom, Ca. 1550 - 1069 BC. A collection of faience amulets comprising a tall green faience figure of Thoth, represented with the left foot raised. The second amulet is a stone figure of a baboon, another representation of the god Thoth. The third is a blue faience figure of Bes, represented with a high crown, and the fourth is the Goddess Isis with the child Horus at her breast. For similar see: Andrews C., Amulets of Ancient Egypt, British Museum Press, 1994. Size: 26.6-61.2mm x 16.9-17.8mm; Weight: 46.1g Provenance: From the collection of a London gentleman; formerly acquired in early 2000s; previously in 1970s UK collection.
Ca. 3000 - 2500 BC. A Mesopotamian white stone amulet, in the form of a standing ram with large curved horns, pierced vertically through the back. Size: 15.1mm x 20.2mm; Weight: 3.9g 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.
Ca. 2500 - 2000 BC. A Mesopotamian Lapis Lazuli amulet in the form of a recumbent bovine resting on a flat base, pierced just above the base. It is nicely carved, with folds in the skin well marked. Size: 19.3mm x 30.5mm; Weight: 8g 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.
Ca. 2000 - 1000 BC.A lapis lazuli amulet in the shape of a recumbent bull, with incised striations beneath its body. The bull has a raised head and drilled eye sockets that perhaps once held inlaid ornamentation. In ancient Mesopotamia, lapis lazuli was highly prized and used extensively in jewellery, amulets, seals, and other decorative objects. Its deep blue colour symbolised the heavens and was associated with the divine.Size: 20mm x 15mm; Weight: 5gProvenance: Prince collection, 1990s-2014, acquired in 2008 from a UK private collection formed in the 1970s to 1990s. This item has been cleared against the Art Loss Register database and comes with a confirmation letter.
Roman Period, 30 BC - AD 200. A grasshopper amulet, carved from translucent quartz, modelled round and pierced for suspension. The piece features naturalistic details, especially in the wings and muzzle. Size: 50mm x 15mm; Weight: 10g Provenance: Prince collection, 1990s-2014; Ex. Christie's, 13 Dec. 2002, Ancient Jewelry, Lot 534. This item has been cleared against the Art Loss Register database and comes with a confirmation letter.
Late to Ptolemaic Period, Ca. 664 - 30 BC. An amulet of a crowned Horus with the body of a cicada, made of jade and perforated on the back. The fly amulet, known as the "Tyet" or "Knot of Isis," was one of the many types of protective amulets used by the ancient Egyptians. It is often depicted as a stylised knot, resembling the shape of a fly or butterfly. Size: 20mm x 10mm; Weight: 1g Provenance: Prince collection, 1990s-2014; Guerlind Corp., Boulevard Royal 1, Luxemburg, Grand-Duche de Luxembourg, 2009. This item has been cleared against the Art Loss Register database and comes with a confirmation letter.
New Kingdom, Ca. 1550 - 1069 BC.An elegant blue faience amulet depicting the goddess Hathor. She is depicted in bull form, with the solar symbol between her long horns. Enveloped in a brilliant, azure-hued glaze intended to represent the waters of the Nile, the amulet features thick black pigment delineating the brow and pupil. Symbolic of health and healing, the bull is one of the oldest Egyptian symbols. In ancient Egypt, the bull goddess Hathor controlled the skies, the sun, and the moon. Size: 52mm x 50mm; Weight: 50gProvenance: Prince collection, 1990s-2014; Ex. Eric Strobel private collection. This item has been cleared against the Art Loss Register database and comes with a confirmation letter.
Late Period, Ca. 664 - 332 BC. A set of glass and carnelian stone pendants restrung on a modern thread, featuring a variety of colours and types. The central piece is a cobalt blue double horn amulet, flanked by an assortment of poppy and eye beads. The arrangement is completed with yellow and blue rosettes at either end. For similar see: Andrews C., The Amulets of Ancient Egypt, fig. 65. Size: 5.6-16.2mm x 4.1-17.3mm; Weight: 3.17g Provenance: Prince collection, 1990s-2014; Ex. Private collection 1970s-1990s.
A MIXED LOT OF COSTUME JEWELLERY, 20TH CENTURY. To include a pair of green glass earrings, peacock drop earrings, white base metal loop earrings, white metal fan earrings, base metal whistle, Thai Buddha amulet. Plus pierced base metal gilded belt with bird buckle, length 86cms. (7) Provenance: From the estate of a prominent Peranakan family, Khoo Sian Ewe (1886 - 1964), thence by descent.
Egyptian cat amulet, carved from jasper, dates back to the Late Period to Ptolemaic Period (664-30 B.C.). The amulet showcases a seated cat, an animal highly revered in ancient Egyptian culture and closely associated with the goddess Bastet, a symbol of home protection, fertility, and grace. H: 3cm
This finely crafted Ancient Egyptian bird-shaped amulet is made from reddish-orange agate, dating back to the New Kingdom period (1550-1070 B.C.). This amulet reflects the deep spiritual and cultural significance of animal symbolism in ancient Egyptian belief systems. Amulets like this were thought to provide protection and good fortune to the wearer, particularly through the revered imagery of birds, often linked to deities or the afterlife. L: 2.8cm
A black stone scarab amulet dates back to the Late Period to Ptolemaic Period, circa 664-30 B.C. The scarab is a powerful symbol of rebirth and protection in ancient Egyptian culture, often associated with the god Khepri, who was believed to push the sun across the sky. The scarab features detailed carving on the base with hieroglyphic inscriptions. L: 2.5cm
This elegant Egyptian amulet, carved from translucent agate, depicts a seated cat and dates back to the Late Period to Ptolemaic Period (664-30 B.C.). The amulet captures the grace and poise of the cat, an animal revered in ancient Egyptian culture as a symbol of protection, fertility, and grace. Cats were associated with the goddess Bastet, protector of the home. L: 2.8cm
Late Period, 664-332 B.C. Carved with integral ribbed loop to the reverse; unfinished. Cf. Andrews, C., Amulets of Ancient Egypt, London, 1994, pl.81(c). 4.4 grams, 31 mm (1 1/4 in.).with Hotel des Ventes, Drouot, Paris, France. From the collection of Mr H. Naudy, Paris, France. Acquired at between 2004-2010. Property of a French collector.This ancient amulet represents two ostrich feathers or shuty. Interestingly, these feathers were also present on the Atef crown of Osiris, the god of the afterlife and the dead. This suggests the amulet was believed to imbue the wearer with Osiris's divine power and protection.
Late Period, circa 664-332 B.C. Head from a statuette of Harpocrates, wearing the Pschent crown fronted by uraeus, sporting the large plaited sidelock above the right ear. Cf. Roeder, G., Ägyptische Bronzefiguren II, Berlin, 1956, pl.15e, for a similar head on a complete statuette. 86.5 grams, 60 mm (2 3/8 in.). (For this specific lot, 5% import VAT is applicable on the hammer price.) Acquired in the mid 1980s-1990s. Private collection, Switzerland, thence by descent. Private collection, since the late 1990s.Harpocrates is the Greek rendering of the Egyptian Hor-pa-khered, meaning 'Horus the Child'. This title refers to Horus as the divine infant of Isis and Osiris. Wearing the amulet of Harpocrates was believed to offer the same protection that Isis gave her beloved son.
1st millennium B.C. Modelled in the half-round with grotesque features and fierce teeth exposed; reverse with low-relief engraved image of Lamashtu advancing holding a trident. Cf. British Museum, Splendours of Mesopotamia, London, 2011, p.203, cat.180, for similar. 26 grams, 36 mm (1 3/8 in.).From an important collection formed before 1988, London and Geneva. This lot has been checked against the Interpol Database of stolen works of art and is accompanied by search certificate number no.12253-221916.In Babylonian mythology the demon Pazuzu was the son of the god Hanpa. His consort, the demon Lamaštu, carried fever and preyed upon children and pregnant women. She could be neutralised with appropriate spells and amulets, which also protected against other demons. For this reason, women wore an amulet with the effigy of Pazuzu around their necks during pregnancy.
Late Period-Ptolemaic Period, 664-30 B.C. The goddess dressed in a long tight-fitting tunic to her ankles, standing with her left leg forward, her straight arms descending to her thighs; vulture headgear surmounted two long feathers; dorsal pillar with hieroglyphic text; repaired. 50 grams, 14 cm (5 1/2 in.). (For this specific lot, 5% import VAT is applicable on the hammer price.) [A video of this lot is available to view on Timeline Auctions Website]Private collection Mr E. Saad, Cairo, Egypt-Montreux, Switzerland, 1970s. Ex private collection of Mr S.A., acquired from Mr Saad in 1997.In ancient Egyptian mythology, Isis was the sister-wife of Osiris and the mother of the sky god Horus. She is associated with aspects of fertility and motherhood. This amulet unusually depicts her with a two-plumed crown, which may associate her with the goddess Sothis.
Late Period, 664-332 B.C. Amuletic model of a stonemason's plummet. Cf. Andrews, C., Amulets of Ancient Egypt, London, 1994, p. 85, pl.87a, for a similar haematite example. 2.38 grams, 25 mm (1 in.).with Hotel des Ventes, Drouot, Paris, France. From the collection of Mr H. Naudy, Paris, France. Acquired at between 2004-2010. Property of a French collector.The stonemason’s plumb bob amulet was most frequently made of a dark hardstone like this example and paired with a set-square amulet. Plummet amulets were thought to grant their owner everlasting balance and harmony.
Third Intermediate Period-Late Period, 1069-332 B.C. Sizeable and finely detailed Eye of Horus, wedjat, with both falcon and human elements, traces of gilding in places, and two suspension loops on the top. 18.8 grams, 46 mm (1 7/8 in.).From the collection of a gentleman, acquired on the London art market in the 1990s.This finely carved wedjat-eye amulet is a representation of the healed eye of the god Horus, featuring both human and falcon elements. The name wedjat in ancient Egyptian means ‘the one that is sound.’ According to Egyptian mythology, Horus' eye was wounded or taken by the god Seth and restored by Thoth. The wedjat-eye amulet was thought to protect its wearer and bestow the power of recovery and regeneration onto them. It was very popular and used by both the living and the dead.
9th-11th century A.D. or earlier. Decorated sheet gold sleeve, hoof-shaped stone mounted in the socket; loop absent. 0.18 grams, 10 mm (3/8 in.). [No Reserve]Acquired on the UK art market before 2000. Property of an Essex, UK, gentleman.This amulet was believed to offer protection against 'Elfshot'. The attack of elves was believed responsible for mysterious suffering in men and livestock: sudden shooting pains localised to a particular area of the body, such as in rheumatism, arthritis or muscle stitches or cramps. Elves were thought to shoot darts or arrows where such pains had no obvious external cause. Belief in elfshot persisted into the 20th century in rural areas, and as proof country folk would sometimes find small arrowheads (the remains of Neolithic or Mesolithic flints, or naturally-occurring spear-shaped stones) that were believed to be the magical weapons that caused the afflictions. Belief in elfshot began in the Pagan Germanic period.
Early 2nd millennium B.C. Polished stone fragment with frieze depicting a seated ruler wearing a floor-length robe, one arm raised and bent towards a standing figure with tight-fitting ankle-length garment; pierced at the upper edge; re-used as a pendant or amulet(?). 10.5 grams, 38 mm (1 1/2 in.).From the collection of Mr S.M., London, UK, formed from 1979-1999.
Late Period, 664-332 B.C. The seated figure of a duck(?), its small carefully rendered head with internally detailed eyes; a transverse suspension hole through its folded wings. Cf. Andrews, C., Amulets of Ancient Egypt, London, 1994, p.61, pl.60b, for a duck amulet, considered to represent a food offering or a symbol of resurrection. 1.35 grams, 13 mm (1/2 in.). [No Reserve]From the collection of a gentleman, acquired on the London art market in the 1990s.
Late Period, 664-332 B.C. Carved in the round reed boat with ram-headed prow, altar amidships surmounted by a horned sun disc and flanked by two baboons standing in adoration; repaired. Cf. Reisner, G.A., Catalogue général des antiquités égyptiennes du Musée du Caire, Nos.5218-6000 et 12001-12527, Vol. I, Amulets, Cairo, 1907, p.158 (no. CG12263) and pl.XX, for a smaller amulet of a similar format. 10.4 grams, 55 mm (21/8 in.).From the collection of a gentleman, acquired on the London art market in the 1990s.This represents a condensed version of a two-dimensional funerary scene of the sun god Re, here represented by the horned disc, in his solar barque, flanked by baboons in an attitude of praise. The boat's ram-headed prow possibly alludes to Re's transformation into a ram during his night-time journey through the Underworld.
Circa 1000 B.C. With exceptional eye detailing carved in low-relief to one face. Cf. Petrie, W.M.F., Amulets. Illustrated by the Egyptian Collection in University College, London, 1914, pl. XXV, no. 138z, for a wedjat-eye amulet of similar style. 1.64 grams, 19 mm (3/4 in.). (For this specific lot, 5% import VAT is applicable on the hammer price.) Ex R. Liechti (1934-2010) Geneva, Switzerland, formed between 1950-1990s. Accompanied by a copy of an old collection inventory note.The wedjat-eye amulet is a representation of the healed eye of the god Horus, featuring both human and falcon elements. The name wedjat in ancient Egyptian means ‘the one that is sound.’ According to Egyptian mythology, Horus' eye was wounded or taken by the god Seth and restored by Thoth. The wedjat-eye amulet was thought to protect its wearer and bestow the power of recovery and regeneration onto them. It was very popular and used by both the living and the dead.
9th-11th century A.D. or earlier. Comprising a D-shaped gold cap with arched recesses to each flat face, integral loop above, inset crystal bead with reserved pellet eyes. 0.59 grams, 14 mm (1/2 in.).Acquired 1980-2015. Ex Abelita family collection.This amulet was believed to offer protection against 'Elfshot'. The attack of elves was believed responsible for mysterious suffering in men and livestock: sudden shooting pains localised to a particular area of the body, such as in rheumatism, arthritis or muscle stitches or cramps. Elves were thought to shoot darts or arrows where such pains had no obvious external cause. Belief in elfshot persisted into the 20th century in rural areas, and as proof country folk would sometimes find small arrowheads (the remains of Neolithic or Mesolithic flints, or naturally-occurring spear-shaped stones) that were believed to be the magical weapons that caused the afflictions. Belief in elfshot began in the Pagan Germanic period.
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A group of three Middle Eastern jambiyas, each with typical curved blade, length of longest blade 23cm, with white metal mounted horn grips and white metal and plated metal scabbards, each with suspension belts, one mounted with hirz or amulet holders (active rust to two of the blades, overall some losses and damage).
A SILVER 'SNAIL' POMANDER, PROBABLY SOUTH GERMAN, 17TH CENTURY the animal's head poking out from the bottom of its shell, the sides hinged from the base, one side pierced to retain an aromatic sponge and engraved to interior '.M.K.', the other solid side with concentric ribs concealing an interior originally with four dividers (lacking) for spices, two engraved 'P[o]urri' and 'Negel', with suspension ring, 3cm longProvenance: dug up in the 1960s by the vendor's father on his allotment just outside Brighton, close to the Brighton to London road.Pomanders were often suspended from the wearer's neck or girdle, used to hold scents and spices, also sometimes functioning as an amulet, warding against plague and other ‘miasma’ borne diseases. Although occasionally modelled as a skull or die, the normal pomander form is round, with compartments like orange segments. Snail pomanders are rarer, the form symbolic: ‘The ability of the snail to withdraw into its protective shell at times of danger or hardship resulted in its becoming the symbol of spring and resurrection. We know of the apotropaic use of snail amulets when plague was rife.’ (Launert, Edmund ‘Perfume and Pomanders: Scent and Scent Bottles through the Ages’, Potterton Books Ltd., 1987, p.22). See three similar silver snail pomanders held by the Victoria and Albert Museum, catalogued as 'scent cases' (Accession Nos.M.805-1926, M.806-1926 and M.128-1929) and one sold Sotheby's, London, 7 June 2007, lot 107.
Amulet or Prayer Roll against Disease and Demons.- Incipient nomine sancta Jhesu Christi, manuscript in Latin, on vellum, in a neat cursive hand, 86 lines, title in red, 11 2-line and 1-line initials in red and blue, cross signs in red, dark stain affecting 17 lines but still legible, slightly creased, small tears at tail not affecting text, E.P. Goldsmidt & Co. bookseller's description accompanying, 390 x 105mm., [France], [?late 14th or early 15th century]. *** An extremely rare Amulet, or Prayer Roll, worn wrapped around the arm as protection against the dangers of childbirth, maladies, sorcery and any other sorts of danger. This specimen begins "Incipient nomina sancta Jhesu Christi", followed by a string of names: "Messiahs"; "Sother";"Emmanuel"; "Saboath" etc. There follow eight further sections, some with headings specifying the disease against which help is sought ("contra fluxum sanguinis, Oratio Sci Sigismundi regis et martyris contra febresi...). The fourth section is to protect a woman in childbirth ("Si mulier laboret in partu", she is to put this "Breve" under right breast "et illico deo auxilliante liberabit se"). In section five the names of the "Seven Sleepers" are given as a magic formula, perhaps to induce sleep. For more on our roll and late medieval amulet rolls in general see Don C. Skemer (Curator of Manuscripts, Princeton University Library) 'Amulet Rolls and female devotion in the late Middle Ages' in Scriptorium, Vol.55, No.2, 2001, pp.197-227. Provenance: E.P. Goldschmidt & Co., of 45 New Bond Street, [c.1938-1940]; Private American collection.
Occultism / Witchcraft kit. An early 20th century manner composed occult / witchcraft kit. The kit containing a number of 19th century & later items. To include: a box of human teeth, a number of amulets including an ebony amulet with a carved skull, a pair of deer antler candlestick holders mounted on a mahogany base, a taxidermy raven's head and a similar taxidermied bird held in a carved bone mount shaped like Jesus, a horn cup with engraved pentagram star, a mahogany cased hourglass, a ceremonial dagger with bone handle, a black witching mirror, a brass witch's headdress, a handful of tribal artefacts, a wooden container containing salt and a woman's photograph. Contained in a mahogany case with brass handles, engraved to edge Do What Thou Wilt - Then Do Nothing Else. Case lacking clasps.Measures approx. 17cm x 82cm x 26.5cm.
Assorted Chinese jade comprising a bixie, carved with an open mouth, 9.5cm long; carved yellow jade fish amulet / pendant, 8cm long; mottled green/brown jade pendant in the form of a dragon, 7cm long; celadon and white jade bi disc mounted with a mythical beast, 10cm long; white, green and russet jade amulet depicting with a dragon in clouds, 8cm long; celedon and russet jade pendant in the form of a standing pig, 5.5cm long; celedon and russet carving of a cockatoo on a tree branch, 9cm long; Tang style jade dragon amulet/pendant in the form of Kunlun, 8cm long
A group of objects, comprising an 18th Century lacquered leather or orange peel rectangular box, floral painted, the lid with a cherub below an inscription, 6cms, a turned wood box containing a small metal amulet and a portrait miniature, a wooden cylinder box, a crescent shaped handle, an inlaid tortoiseshell miniature mandolin, two miniature gourds, three ceramic miniatures, all damaged, and two mother of pearl Chinese gaming counters. (Qty) From the Collection of Quaker Antiquary Martha Spriggs and her family
Goldener Phallusanhänger mit Pendilien, römisch, 1. - 2. Jhdt. n. Chr. Geflügelter goldener Phallusanhänger mit fein ausgearbeiteten, stilisierten anatomischen Details. Hinten eine Öse zum Aufhängen. Danach der leicht durchgebogene Schaft mit deutlich markiertem Schwellkörper auf der Unterseite. Direkt hinter der Öse seitlich des Schafts die beiden Hoden, auf der Oberseite zwischen den Hoden die Schambehaarung durch wellige Gravur dargestellt. An den Seiten des Schafts vor der Eichel je ein Flügel mit eingeritztem Gefieder, bei dem Deckfedern und Schwingen deutlich unterschieden sind. Die Eichel mit geöffneter Röhre deutlich vom Schaft abgesetzt und spitz zulaufend. An den Spitzen der Flügel und unter der Eichel Ösen zur Befestigung eines Kettchens von jeweils 2,8 cm Länge (Pendilien), an deren Ende zwischen zwei Scheibchen eine blaue Glasperle befestigt ist. Länge des Amuletts ohne die Pendilien 3,8 cm. Gewicht 22,66 g. Ausgesprochen gut erhaltener Phallusanhänger aus Gold in selten anzutreffender Qualität.Provenienz: Süddeutsche Privatsammlung, erworben Ende der 90er Jahre im Kunsthandel. A Roman gold phallic pendant with pendilia, 1st - 2nd century A.D. A Roman gold phallic pendant with pendilia, 1st - 2nd century A.D. The winged, gold phallus pendant with finely crafted, stylised anatomical details. A suspension loop at the back. Below which, the slightly curved shaft with clearly delineated corpus cavernosum on the underside. The two testicles at the side of the shaft, directly behind the loop. The pubic hair is represented by wavy engraving on the top between the testicles. On both sides of the shaft in front of the glans, a wing with incised plumage, where the covering feathers and wings are clearly distinguished. The tapering glans with open tube clearly separated from the shaft. At the tips of the wings and below the glans are eyelets for attaching chains of 2.8 cm in length each (pendilia), at the end of which a blue glass bead is attached between two discs. Length of the amulet without the pendilia 3.8 cm. Weight 22.66 g. Exceptionally well-preserved phallus pendant in gold in a quality rarely encountered. Provenance: South German private collection, acquired in the art trade in the late 90s. Condition: I -
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