This delightful Roman amulet, carved in the form of a hen, dates from the 2nd to 3rd century A.D. The amulet is crafted from a pale, creamy stone, intricately detailed to capture the essence of the bird in a stylized yet recognizable form. The hen, often associated with fertility, protection, and domestic life in the Roman world, would have been a meaningful talisman for its wearer. The detailed carving includes incised lines to represent the hen’s feathers and other features, showcasing the artisan’s skill in transforming a simple piece of stone into a symbolic object of personal significance. The compact size and charming depiction suggest it was intended to be worn or carried, serving both as a protective amulet and a personal ornament. H: 2.5cm
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An Egyptian green faience amulet of Horus as a falcon with outstretched wings, c.600-300 BC. 11.75cm wide, 7.5cm highProvenance - Reverend William MacGregor (1848-1937) collection label verso, (inventory no.34?).This piece may have come from the Sotheby, Wilkinson and Hodge sale of the MacGregor collection of Egyptian antiquities in 1922. Good condition, old hand inscribed labels verso.PLEASE NOTE:- Prospective buyers are strongly advised to examine personally any goods in which they are interested BEFORE the auction takes place. Whilst every care is taken in the accuracy of condition reports, Gorringes provide no other guarantee to the buyer other than in relation to forgeries. Many items are of an age or nature which precludes their being in perfect condition and some descriptions in the catalogue or given by way of condition report make reference to damage and/or restoration. We provide this information for guidance only and will not be held responsible for oversights concerning defects or restoration, nor does a reference to a particular defect imply the absence of any others. Prospective purchasers must accept these reports as genuine efforts by Gorringes or must take other steps to verify condition of lots. If you are unable to open the image file attached to this report, please let us know as soon as possible and we will re-send your images on a separate e-mail.
Edith Nesbit - A Collection of Novels, including; ‘The Railway Children’, published by Wells Gardner, Darton & Co, London, 1906, ‘Five Children and It’, published by T Fisher Unwin, London, 1904, and ‘New Treasure Seekers’, published by T Fisher Unwin, London, 1907, The Wouldbegoods, 5th edition, (C. 1900), The Story of The Treasure Seekers, 4th edition, (1904), Five Children and It, 2nd edition, (1904), Oswald Bastable and Others, 1st edition, (1905), The Story of The Amulet, 1st edition, (1906), The Railway Children, 1st edition, (1906), New Treasure Seekers, 2nd edition, (1907), The House of Arden, 1st edition, (1908) and Harding’s Luck, 1st edition (1909) (19) Images are within the attached Dropbox link https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fo/ppwnfvttb8ejjb97tzktw/h?rlkey=l8g0qyv7tlifu384l1rkazxl2&dl=0
A collection of white metal pendants and belt buckles to include three Indian filigree pendants set with enamel and glass, an Indian belt buckle set with glass cabochon, an Ethiopian African prayer box pendant with bell droplets, an Indian amulet with granulation work and another belt buckle in the form of a flower. Measures 12cm length approx. Total weight 244g. All weights, sizes, and measurements are approximate.
A collection of ethnic jewellery. The jewellery to include a Yemeni white tone metal prayer scroll box amulet with bell tassels, unmarked. A Yemeni Bedouin white tone metal mesh link chain belt/head dress with tassels and rope twist metalwork decoration, unmarked. A string of wooden prayer/rosary beads. The lot to also include a mounted Arabic coin pendant, unmarked. Prayer box measures 12cm x 8.5cm. Prayer beads measure 46cm. Chain link head dress/belt measures 40.5cm. Coin pendant measures 7.2cm x 6.5cm. Weighs 300g. All weights, measurements and sizes are approximate.
An Islamic white metal prayer scroll holder talisman. The amulet case of cylindrical form with domed ends and three rows with metal bead work and rope twist decoration with three suspension rings to top. The cylindrical case having a sliding internal section that opens to store a scroll, likely a verse of the Qur'an/Koran. Unmarked, surface tests in parts as silver. Measures 8.5cm x 2cm x 2cm. Weighs 36g. All weights, measurements and sizes are approximate.
A collection of white tone metal ethnic jewellery and accessories. The lot to include white tone metal chatelaine accessories, unmarked. A white tone metal Ethiopian Tuareg cross amulet, unmarked. Two South Asian silver betel lime box 'Chuna-Dani' with attached spoon on chain, unmarked however tests indicate silver. A silver filigree mesh link chain brooch pin, unmarked however parts test as silver. A white tone metal Moroccan Fibula coat brooch pin, unmarked. A silver Omani Dhofari chain link tassel hair ornament with bale to top, unmarked however surface tests indicate silver. Chatelaines measure smallest 14cm x 1cm and largest 15.5cm x 3cm. Dhofari hair ornament measures 9cm x 1cm. Betel lime boxes measure 2.5cm x 3cm x 15cm. Brooch measures 5cm x 4cm. Moroccan coat Fibula measures 9.5cm x 5cm. Total weight 212.5g. All weights, measurements and sizes are approximate.
A collection of six necklaces to include an Afghan necklace with multiple strands of simulated coral beads with pendant set with glass and enamel, an Afghan necklace with strands of painted beads with pendant set with faceted glass, a Yemeni Bedouin necklace having strand of beads with Hirz pendant and an African beaded necklace with breast plate amulet, a wooden bead necklace with ornate white metal pendant alongside bead and white metal necklace. Measures approx 68cm length. Weighs: 1021g. All weights, measurements and sizes are approximate.
An Afghan metal and foiled glass amulet necklace. The Afghan amulet necklace having two teardrop pendants with chain tassels surmounted by a semi-circle amulet set with red faceted paste stones, turquoise and foiled glass to fancy link chain necklace. Unmarked, not silver. Measures 96cm. Amulet pendant measures 12cm x 17.5cm. Weighs 142g. All weights, measurements and sizes are approximate.
ITEM: Amulet of the God PataikosMATERIAL: FaienceCULTURE: EgyptianPERIOD: Late period, 664 - 332 B.CDIMENSIONS: 47 mm x 15 mmCONDITION: Good condition, base repairedPROVENANCE: Ex American private collection, New York, Jay Cannata, acquired around 1990sComes with Certificate of Authenticity and Export Licence. If you are from outside the European Union, we will have to apply for the export licence again for your country, this takes 3 to 5 weeks and has a cost of 5% of the hammer price, this amount will be added to the final invoice.Pataikos is a deity from ancient Egyptian religion, known primarily as a protective god associated with fertility and household welfare. Often depicted as a dwarf with a round, pot-bellied body, Pataikos was considered a symbol of strength and protection, particularly within domestic settings. His image was commonly used as an amulet or charm to ward off evil spirits and safeguard the home. Pataikos' distinctive appearance and attributes made him a popular figure in amulets and other small artifacts, reflecting his role in ensuring safety and prosperity for families.In Egyptian iconography, Pataikos was frequently shown with a variety of symbols that underscored his protective functions. He was sometimes depicted holding a sistrum (a musical instrument associated with the goddess Hathor), a weapon, or other items that indicated his role in defense and guardianship. His portrayal as a dwarf was likely intended to convey his unique, supernatural abilities and his role as a powerful guardian despite his small stature. This representation also aligned with broader Egyptian themes of using supernatural beings to guard against misfortune and ensure well-being.Pataikos’ role in Egyptian religion highlights the practical and personal aspects of ancient Egyptian worship, where deities were not only revered in grand temples but also incorporated into everyday life through personal amulets and household items. His protective attributes were especially valued in the context of domestic life, where the need for personal safety and well-being was paramount.
A GROUP OF FIVE HIGH KARAT GOLD JEWELLERY PIECES To include an amulet necklace with Chinese marks, a 'double happiness' pendant marked '916' for 22K, a 'diety' pendant marked '999' for 24K, and a pair of 'monkey and fortune' pendants marked '916' for 22K. Largest pendant 3cm high, Necklace 42cm 23.1g Condition: For a condition report or further images please email hello@hotlotz.com at least 48 hours prior to the closing date of the auction. This is an auction of preowned and antique items. Many items are of an age or nature which precludes their being in perfect condition and you should expect general wear and tear commensurate with age and use. We strongly advise you to examine items before you bid. Condition reports are provided as a goodwill gesture and are our general assessment of damage and restoration. Whilst care is taken in their drafting, they are for guidance only. We will not be held responsible for oversights concerning damage or restoration. Additional Information: Property from the estate of Lie Ee Hooi, Grace aka Lee Ee Hooi
James III (b.1688-d.1766), silver Touch-Piece, undated (c.1720), three masted ship "The Sovereign of the Seas" at full sail left, legend and outer toothed border surrounding, IAC. III. D. G. M. B. F. ET. H. R., rev. St. Michael slaying the dragon with a lance, legend and outer toothed border surrounding, SOLI. DEO. GLORIA., 2.66g (Woolf O1/R1, cf. plate 58; MI ii 316/140). Pierced as usual, with attractive, darker toning, a fully centred strike, and underlying lustre particularly to the reverse side, almost extremely fine.James III of England or James VIII of Scotland was the son of King James II. He was recognised by Louis XIV as King of England, Scotland and Ireland, but acts under William II excluded James from the line of succession to secure a protestant monarch.This variety of touch piece with IAC. III legend was made for his use in Italy where he lived for nearly half a century in Rome, after his failed expedition to Scotland and England and subsequent pressure to leave France. One of the Hamerani brothers, either Ermenegildo or Ottone of the Rome mint was responsible for the production of these pieces and Ottone had been appointed engraver to James by a warrant of 25th October 1720. Ottone died in 1761 (his brother had died in 1744) whereupon James appointed his son Fernando to be engraver by a warrant of 16th May 1761 but there is nothing evident to show that Fernando actually produced any medallic work or otherwise for James in the twilight of his life.The so called "Kings Evil" or Morbus Regius also known as the disease scrofula was what the Royal touch from the monarch was purported to be able to cure. Since the time of King Edward the Confessor (later canonised) a belief in prayer coupled with the Royal touch could incur a miraculous recovery and it became usual to give money as alms to the afflicted, in the Middle Ages a Penny as a day's wages for a labourer. Later in the medieval period the gold Angel coin became prominent as the "doctors" coin as the 6s and 8d face value was the standard fee of a medical doctor at the time. The reverse legend of Angel coins was revered as a healing inscription coupled with St. Michael slaying the devil as a dragon. As the monarch was seen to have a divine right to Kingship and was related to the now Sainted King, the coin became effectively a healing amulet especially if the monarch had once touched it. The passing of a Touch-Piece therefore became more commonplace under the Stuart reigns of James I and Charles I, and at these times of plague and other disease it was sensible for the King to pass such Angel coins, rather than to touch those physically ailed, a social distance being maintained by the gift of coin. The recipient who may have cured from their ill would covet such a coin and wear it against their skin probably for the rest of their life, and this is why such coins are often holed. By the time of the later Stuart reigns of Charles II and James II the Angel coin was no longer in production as machinery had become the new norm at the Mint. A need to still touch for the Kings evil meant production of these special pieces as we have for sale herewith prevailed and there was even a gap left in the legend where the piercing would occur. The reverse depicts the warship "The Sovereign of the Seas", launched in October 1637 and in service until it was burned by fire in Chatham docks in 1697.
Eight Egyptian amulets, comprising black stone two figure amulet modelled as an outstretched index and middle finger, two faience Djed pillar amulets, obsidian double plume amulet, faience white crown amulet, papyrus amulet, heart amulet, and another blue example, largest two figure amulet L5.5cm
Mesopotamian stone amulet, circa 2500 BC, carved as a crouching feline with ring-dot eyes and body decoration, with white pearlescent finish, L6cmCondition Report: General wear commensurate with age and use, including wear to pearlescent finish. Please see additional images, or contact the saleroom directly for further information.
A Yoruba bowl bearer Nigeriathe maternal female figure standing supporting a chicken bowl and cover, with a child wrapped to her back, holding a shango wand and a vessel, with a tirah amulet on it's back, with remains of polychrome decoration, 44.3cm high. (2)ProvenanceZbyszek Plocki Collection, London.
λTwo Sami knives with scabbardsLaplandantler, steel and leather, with incised decoration of a caribou pulling a sleigh and carved decoration to one side of the smaller scabbard and with a head terminal,22.5cm and 26cm long,an Inuit cribbage board, walrus tusk with an integral carved seal and applied carved seals, 38.5cm long, an Inuit walrus tusk cribbage board, 35.5cm long, an Inuit walrus ivory gaming piece / amulet, carved as a bird, 4cm long, and an Inuit charm, walrus ivory with pointed ends and with a carved wood seal, previously bound, 31.7cm long. (8)ProvenanceRomy Rey Collection, London.
A collection of Egyptian antiquities, probably Late Period after 600 BC, comprising:a lapis lazuli jackal,a light blue faience amulet of Khnum, anda turquoise faience amulet of Anubis,4.5cm high,together with a bronze recumbent frog,3.5cm long (4)Provenance: Thomas Allworthy (d.1973), thence by descent to the present owner. Allworthy is believed to have been a collector of antiquities, who sold a small number of pieces at Sotheby's, 19 May 1956.
A collection of Egyptian antiquities, comprising a beaded necklace, other faience amulets including a scarab, Horus, Isis, etc., and further beads,largest amulet 3.5cm high (qty.)Provenance: Thomas Allworthy (d.1973);thence by descent to the present owner. Allworthy is believed to have been a collector of antiquities, who sold a small number of pieces at Sotheby's, 19 May 1956.
A faience amulet of one of the Four Sons of Horus, probably Late Period (c.650-300 BC), Egyptian, of the baboon-headed Hapy, in flatback form shown in profile, with turquoise glaze, incised decoration and pierced twice for attachment,8.5cm highProvenance: Thomas Allworthy (d.1973), thence by descent to the present owner. Allworthy is believed to have been a collector of antiquities, who sold a small number of pieces at Sotheby's, 19 May 1956.
Late Period, 664-332 B.C.. Black hardstone scarab with finely carved head, eyes, clypeus, prothorax, elytra, and legs; plain underside. Cf. Schulz, R., Seidel, M., Egyptian Art. The Walters Art Museum, Oakville, 2007, pl.18, cat. no.124, for a similar example. 38 grams, 48 mm (1 7/8 in.). The scarab, representing the dung beetle, was a popular amulet in ancient Egypt for about two thousand years until the Ptolemaic Period. It extended beyond Egypt and was exported to and manufactured in regions like Phoenicia and Israel. The beetle is named khepri and was considered the embodiment of the creator god Khepri. The Egyptians believed that the beetle emerging from the dung ball was an act of self-creation.Ex Irene Newman, Birdham, Chichester, West Sussex, England. with Stride & Son Auctioneers, Chichester, West Sussex, England, 23 April 2015, no.1599 [Part]. Acquired by the present owner at the above sale. (For this specific lot, 5% import VAT is applicable on the hammer price.)
Late Period, 664-332 B.C.. Carved amulet of the baboon-headed mummiform figure of Hapy shown standing with dorsal pillar, pierced for suspension. Cf. Eggebrecht, A., Suche nach Unsterblichkeit: Totenkult und Jenseitsglaube im Alten Ägypten, Mainz, 1990, pp.44-45, no.T9, for a similar example in faience. 2.52 grams, 28 mm (1 1/8 in.). The Four Sons of Horus were deities responsible for protecting the internal organs of the deceased. The baboon-headed Hapy protected the lungs.Private collection of Mr S.A., Switzerland, 1990s, thence by descent. (For this specific lot, 5% import VAT is applicable on the hammer price.)
Late 1st millennium B.C.. Comprising five scarabs: one with a djed pillar surrounded by nwb signs; one with a jackal-headed Anubis holding a staff before a figure, with the scales of Maat above; one with a seated baboon sporting a crescent and sun disc headdress facing a royal cartouche of Thutmose III men-kheper-Re; one with a standing bird and other hieroglyphs; the largest one with worn underside. 1.97 grams total, 14-26 mm (1/2 - 1 in.). The scarab, which represented the dung beetle, was the most popular amulet in ancient Egypt for approximately two thousand years until the Ptolemaic Period when it gradually fell out of favour. The popularity of scarabs extended beyond the borders of Egypt, and they were also distributed and produced in other regions, such as Phoenicia and Israel. The beetle is named khepri, derived from the verb 'to come into existence', and was considered the embodiment of the creator god Khepri, who was self-engendered. The ancient Egyptians mistakenly believed that the young beetle emerging from the dung ball was the result of an act of self-creation.From an early 20th century Home Counties, UK, collection. [5]
Late Period, 664-332 B.C.. Comprising tubular and annular beads in blue, green and cream colours, the upper half of two Tawaret amulets, a fragmentary wedjat eye, the lower half of a seated figure, probably Isis, and a complete amulet of the god Shu. 22 grams total, 2-21 mm (1/8 - 3/4 in.). From an early 20th century Home Counties, UK, collection.
Roman Period, 30 B.C.-323 A.D.. Carved hardstone figure of a Hamadryas Baboon (papio hamadryus), sacred to Thoth, crouching with his forepaws resting on his knees and wearing a segmented and banded hood and collar with elaborately carved textural detailing; face chipped and lower body absent. Cf. Loffet, H.C., La Collection Emmacha: Antiquités Égyptiennes 2 – Objets divers, Paris, 2013, pp.84-7 no.105, for a stone baboon with a similarly elaborate decorated collar; Bartman, E., The Ince Blundell Collection of Classical Sculpture Volume III. The Ideal Sculpture, Liverpool, 2017, pp.185-6, pl.162a, for a baboon statuette with less stylised rendering. 243 grams, 10.6 cm (4 1/8 in.). The baboon was considered an embodiment of the god Thoth. The animal was associated with both the sun and the moon, often depicted wearing a moon and crescent headgear. Together, these aspects symbolised the cycle of rebirth, as it was believed that the deceased travelled through the night and was reborn at dawn. Thoth was highly regarded for his connection to knowledge, healing, and writing. Scribes would wear a Thoth baboon amulet to ensure continued professional success. In the Roman era, Thoth became the 'primary pseudonymous authority for diverse priestly texts' (Frankfurter, D., Religion in Roman Egypt,New Jersey, 1998, p.240). As some religious centres with animal cults were maintained in the Roman Period, it is possible that this figurine was a votive offering to the god. Baboon figurines have also been discovered in Isis sanctuaries in Rome. This discovery may indicate the mythological connection between the two deities, as Thoth provides words to Isis, enabling her to revive her husband, Osiris.Ex Yorkshire, UK, collection, 1960s-1980s. [No Reserve]
Late Period, 664-332 B.C. and later. A group of amulets in a glazed wooden frame, comprising: 1 –stone Sma amulet Although rather gruesome, as it represents an animal’s windpipe and lungs, this amulet symbolised the benign concepts of unity and ensured the integrity of the deceased’s body, which was deemed essential for entry into the Afterlife. Cf. Reisner, G.A., Catalogue général des antiquitéségyptiennes du Musée du Caire, Nos.12528-13595, Vol. II, Amulets, Cairo, 1958, p.52, no. 5582, and pl.III, for a similar black stone example. 2 – Tawaret amulet The goddess Tawaretis a female hippopotamus with the arms and legs of a lion and the back and tail of a crocodile. Despite her fearsome appearance, Tawaret was a household deity and protector of women in childbirth. Cf. Tinius, I., Altägypten in Braunschweig. Die Sammlungen des Herzog Anton Ulrich-Museums und des StädtischenMuseums, Wiesbaden, 2011, p.130, no.216, for similar. 3 – Bes amulet Bes emerged as one of ancient Egypt’s most favoured protective deities during the New Kingdom period and beyond. Despite his intimidating appearance, Bes served as the guardian and defender of pregnant women and children and was also thought to protect them from snakes. Cf. Petrie, W.M.F., Amulets. Illustrated by the Egyptian Collection in University College, London, 1914, pl. XXXIII 188e, for a similar example. 4 – faience Pataikos amulet Pataikos was first mentioned by the historian Herodotus, who refers to dwarf-like representations of Ptah. The name is still used today. These diminutive amulets symbolise Ptah’s immense magical power and protect the wearer from dangerous creatures such as snakes and crocodiles. Cf. Petrie, W.M.F., Amulets. Illustrated by the Egyptian Collection in University College, London, 1914, pl. XXXI, 176c, for a similar small example. 5 – three hardstone heart amulets According to ancient Egyptian beliefs, the heart (ib) was considered to be the centre of intelligence, emotions, and behaviour, as well as the storehouse of an individual's memories. During the Weighing of the Heart ceremony in the afterlife, the heart could advocate for the deceased and account for their lifetime of actions before Osiris. For this reason, heart amulets were placed on the mummy to safeguard the organ and ensure a favourable outcome during judgment. Cf. Andrews, C., and van Dijk, J., Objects for Eternity: Egyptian Antiquities from the W. Arnold Meijer Collection, Mainz am Rhein, 2006, p.128, no. 2.34b, for a similar brown jasper heart amulet. 6 – faience double falcon amulet This uncommon amulet represents two falcons wearing sun disc headdresses. One falcon may represent Horus, the god of the sky, war, and protection; the other perhaps another falcon deity such as Montu. Alternatively, they may be two ba-birds, representing an element of the deceased’s spirit, similar to our concept of soul. Cf. Camino, L., Papier-Lacostey, C., Collections égyptiennes du musée Antoine Vivenel de Compiègne, Compiègne, 2007, p.209, no.259, for a comparable amulet. 7 – Djed pillar The djed pillar symbolised the concepts of 'enduring' and 'stability' and was a common funerary amulet from the Old Kingdom onwards. It was first associated with the gods Ptah and Sokar but later became a symbol of Osiris, representing the god's backbone. In this context, the djed pillar appears in Chapter 155 of the Book of the Dead, concerned with the deceased's resurrection. Cf. Andrews, C., Amulets of Ancient Egypt, London, 1994, p.83, no.84c, for an example with similar detailing. 8 – carnelian wedjat eye The wedjat-eye amulet represents 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. Cf. Lacovara, P., and Markowitz, Y.J., Jewels of the Nile: Ancient Egyptian Treasures from the Worcester Art Museum, Worcester MA, 2020, p.113, no.19, for a similar carnelian example. 9 – faience Shu amulet This Egyptian faience amulet is a schematic depiction of the god Shu, depicted kneeling with his hands upraised, supporting a sun disc. According to Egyptian mythology, Shu was sneezed out by the creator god Atum, initiating the universe’s creation. Shu represents the air that separates the sky and the earth. He is also responsible for holding up the sky, represented by the goddess Nut, thus allowing the cyclical journey of the sun to take place. In the context of the afterlife, Shu allowed the deceased to traverse unhindered on their journey towards rebirth. Shu amulets were placed on the lower part of the deceased's torso, between the mummy bandages. Shu could also serve as a magical amulet at the birth of the living, symbolising a protector of new life. Cf. Camino, L., Papier-Lacostey, C., Collections égyptiennes du musée Antoine Vivenel de Compiègne, Compiègne, 2007, p.174, no.193, for a comparable amulet. 10 – two faiencewedjat eye amulets Both represent less common variants of the wedjat amulet. On these, a series of small front-facing uraei run across the top of the amulet, with a larger uraeus depicted in profile on either side of the eye. Cf. World Museum Liverpool, M11893aa, for a similar, though less well-defined example. 11 – stone wedjat eye Cf. Petrie, W.M.F., Amulets. Illustrated by the Egyptian Collection in University College, London, 1914, pl. XXIV139e, for a similar example. 12 - carnelian Bes amulet This somewhat cursorily fashioned example of a Bes amulet may date to around a century before the New Kingdom. Cf. Thomas, G.A., A Handbook of the Egyptian Collection (Chicago: The Art Institute of Chicago, 1923), p. 130, for a similar example. 13 – carnelian poppy pendant Amulets in the form of poppies were used to heal and alleviate pain and to ward off death. These amulets were also linked to Osiris, the Egyptian deity of agriculture, death, and the afterlife. Cf. Lacovara, P., and Markowitz, Y.J., Jewels of the Nile: Ancient Egyptian Treasures from the Worcester Art Museum, Worcester MA, 2020, p.145, no.2, for a necklace composed of similar examples. 14 – faience uraeus amulet The uraeus represents a rearing cobra and symbolises royal power and authority, as well as the Lower Egyptian goddess Wadjet. The uraeus amulet was worn to ensure the protective power that was granted to the pharaoh. Cf. Petrie, W.M.F., Amulets. Illustrated by the Egyptian Collection in University College, London, 1914, pl. IV58f, for this amulet type. 15 – two lapis lazuli djed pillars Cf. Tinius, I., Altägypten in Braunschweig. Die Sammlungen des Herzog Anton Ulrich-Museums und des StädtischenMuseums, Wiesbaden, 2011, p.166, no.323, for a similar example of the taller pillar; Lacovara, P., and Markowitz, Y.J., Jewels of the Nile: Ancient Egyptian Treasures from the Worcester Art Museum, Worcester MA, 2020, p.115, no.1, for a similar example of the shorter pillar. 773 grams total, 23 x 17.5 cm (9 x 6 7/8 in.). Ex H.M. Barker. Private collection, England.
Late New Kingdom-Third Intermediate Period, circa 1300-700 B.C.. Modelled in the round as a perching falcon on a rectangular base and wearing the double-crown; loop to rear of head. Cf. Andrews, C., and van Dijk, J., Objects for Eternity: Egyptian Antiquities from the W. Arnold Meijer Collection, Mainz am Rhein, 2006, p.231, no.3.45, for a similar example. 12.5 grams, 54 mm (2 1/8 in.). The falcon amulet was a symbol of Horus, the god of the sky, war, and protection.From an old Suffolk, UK, collection. Acquired in the UK before 1980. From the personal collection of Derek Rogers, Suffolk, UK. [No Reserve]
Mainly Late Period, 664-332 B.C.. Comprising mainly blue tubular and annular beads, and a small Tawaret(?) amulet; a fragmentary glass bead(?) with some iridescence, a fragmentary scarab and a carnelian scarab with the throne name of Thutmose III, men-kheper-Re, to the underside, chipped. 8 grams total, 2-17 mm (1/8 - 5/8 in.). Ex Belinda Elliston collection. [78, No Reserve]
Late New Kingdom, circa 1300-1075 B.C.. Openwork wedjat eye pendant with suspension loop above and slender frame. Cf. Kalloniatis, F., The Egyptian Collection at Norwich Castle Museum, Oxford, 2019, pl.17 no.117, for a similar openwork example. 0.78 grams, 21 mm (3/4 in.). The wedjat eye amulet symbolised the eye of the falcon god Horus. According to ancient Egyptian mythology, Horus’ eye was gouged out by his treacherous uncle Seth and then healed by Thoth. While these amulets could be worn for protection in daily life, they also played a significant role in the funerary sphere. Wedjat eye amulets were believed to offer protection to the deceased’s mummy and could serve as substitutes for daily food offerings.Acquired 1970s onwards. Private collection of Michael O'Hara, Cambridgeshire, UK.
1st millennium B.C.. Comprising: a pillow-shaped carnelian amulet pierced through the notched upper edge, hatched panels to both faces; a triangular-section stamp seal displaying ring-and-dot motifs and a possible animal figure; a plano-convex stamp seal bearing a geometric motif; a square-shaped lapis lazuli amulet engraved with a horned quadruped standing right. 19.4 grams total, 12-24 mm (1/2 - 1 in.). Collected since the 1970s. Ex Everitt collection, acquired by descent 2017. [4, No Reserve]
New Kingdom, 18th-19th Dynasty, circa 1550-1213 B.C.. Polished and with integral pierced suspension loop. Cf. The Metropolitan Museum, New York, accession number 40.9.26, for similar; cf. Andrews, C., Amulets of Ancient Egypt, London, 1994, pl.65 (n). 0.78 grams, 15 mm (5/8 in.). Amulets in the form of poppies were used to heal, alleviate pain, and ward off death. This type of amulet was also associated with Osiris, the Egyptian deity of agriculture, death, and the afterlife.From an early 20th century collection. [No Reserve]
9th-11th century A.D. or earlier. Sheet gold sleeve and wire dangle, crystal lobed bead mounted in the socket. 0.83 grams, 23 mm (1 in.). 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.Ex property of a late Japanese collector, 1970-2000s.
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