Ca. 100 BC - AD 100A Romano Egyptian carnelian amulet with beautiful vermillion hues with swirls of white inclusions. Seated on its haunches, tail curved around its body, effortlessly regal, perhaps representing Bastet. The front limbs have a shallow groove to indicate two legs, with incised lines on the paws to denote toes and to delineate the flat base it sits upon from the body. A perforation through the neck allows this bead to be strung as an amulet, a popular practice to protect the wearer, and this elegant cat represents good health. A gold ring is set in the hole.Size: 22mm x 13mm; Weight: 2gProvenance: Property of a London gallery; previously in a collection of a North London gentleman; formerly in a collection of Mrs B. Ellison, a deceased former member of the Egyptian Exploration Fund, bought from the 1940s, Cairo and London.
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Late Period, Ca. 688-332 BCAn Egyptian green-glazed faience amulet depicting Sekhmet, the lioness-headed goddess of war, healing, and the sun. The leonine deity presents seated upon a throne, with hands placed atop her lap, wearing an ankle-length sheath dress. A crown consisting of 4 ostrich feathers, Hathoric horns, and a sun disc – known as the “Four Feathers Crown” – rises above her protruding countenance. For similar see: MET Museum Accession Number: 10.130.2071.Size: 60mm x 15mm; Weight: 10gProvenance: Property of a London gallery; previously in a collection of a North London gentleman; formerly in a collection of Mrs B. Ellison, a deceased former member of the Egyptian Exploration Fund, bought from the 1940s, Cairo and London.
Late Period, Ca. 664 - 332 BCAn Egyptian white/green faience amulet of Pataikos. The bow-legged Pataikos deity was meant as a protector and a mitigator of violent natural forces. He stands atop an integral plinth, and has a small suspension loop set on the head of the figure. For similar see: MET Museum Accession Number: 74.51.4461.Size: 35mm x 13.5mm; Weight: 4gProvenance: Private collection, London, UK. ex. M. Koenig, Brussels 1990s.
Late Period, Ca. 1550-1069 BCAn Egyptian faience amulet depicting a large avian-form version of Horus, god of the sun, with the head of ram with long and curved horns. Size: 30mm x 10mm; Weight: 5gProvenance: Property of a London gallery; previously in a collection of a North London gentleman; formerly in a collection of Mrs B. Ellison, a deceased former member of the Egyptian Exploration Fund, bought from the 1940s, Cairo and London.
Late Period, Ca. 664 - 332 BCAn Egyptian carnelian Eye of Horus amulet. The Egyptian god Horus was usually depicted in human form but with the head of a falcon. His eye was taken to represent the sun, whose setting and rising symbolized loss and recovery a fitting sign for an amulet. For similar see: MET Museum Accession Number: 89.2.416.Size: 11mm x 18mm; Weight: 2.6gProvenance: Property of a London gallery; previously in a collection of a North London gentleman; formerly in a collection of Mrs B. Ellison, a deceased former member of the Egyptian Exploration Fund, bought from the 1940s, Cairo and London.
New Kingdom, Ca. 1550 - 1069 BCAn Egyptian mould-formed faience amulet of the deity Bes with a long beard. Bes's head is represented frontally with yellow details of the eyes, the eyebrows, and the beard's hair. The amulet is covered in a lustrous turquoise-hued glaze. For similar see: Amulets, of Ancient Egypt, Carol Andrews, Published by British Museum Press.Size: 27mm x 27.2mm; Weight: 7gProvenance: Private collection, London, UK; Ex. M. Koenig, Brussels, 1990s.
Ca. AD 800 - 1100A silver Viking amulet in the shape of a bearded axe head. Where the handle would have been attached on a full-size example is the suspension hole for a necklace. There are three engraved vertical lines on both sides of the amulet.Size: 30mm x 12mm; Weight: 5.4gProvenance: Private UK collection, acquired on the Belgian art market in the 1990s.
Third Intermediate Period-Late Period, Ca. 1069 - 332 BCA group of 3 mould-formed faience eye amulets covered in lustrous layers of glaze. First is a detailed Wadjet eye amulet in green faience for protection. The second is a Wadjet amulet in pale green faience with details of the pupil and eyebrows The third is a Wadjet amulet made in pale green faience with detail in black hue. For similar see: Amulets, of Ancient Egypt, Carol Andrews, Published by British Museum Press.Size: 15-19.5mm x 25-27.5mm; Weight: 10.8gProvenance: From the private collection of a Kent gentleman; previously in an old British collection, formed in the 1990s on the UK /European art markets.
Ca. 664 - 332 BCAn Egyptian mold-formed faience amulet depicting the god in shape of standing baboon with facial features marked. The baboon was an important animal in ancient Egypt because was associate to the god Thoth. The entire artifact is covered in turquoise-hued glaze.Size: (with stand) 75mm x (stand base 50mm)10mm; Weight: (with stand) 43.28gProvenance: Private Old English collection; acquired on the UK art market.
Ca. 664 - 332 BCAn Egyptian late period necklace made from green glaze faience and blue glass beads comprising in the centre an stone amulet in shape of heart. The necklace has been restrung. For similar see: examples in museums of Turin and Cairo.Size: 230mm x 5mm; Weight: 5.66gProvenance: Property of a London gallery; previously in a collection of a North London gentleman; formerly in a collection of Mrs B. Ellison, a deceased former member of the Egyptian Exploration Fund, bought from the 1940s, Cairo and London.
New Kingdom, Ca. 1550 - 1069 BCAn Egyptian carnelian fly amulet with spread wings and a long ribbed body. The ancient Egyptians, seemed to have held flies in high esteem, presumably because of this insect’s powers of fast reaction and indomitable, insistent presence. For similar see: MET Museum Accession Number: 26.7.1285.Size: 20mm x 13mm; Weight: 1.8gProvenance: Property of a London gallery; previously in a collection of a North London gentleman; formerly in a collection of Mrs B. Ellison, a deceased former member of the Egyptian Exploration Fund, bought from the 1940s, Cairo and London.
Third Intermediate Period- Late Period, Ca. 1069 - 332 BCA group of 3 mould-formed faience amulets covered in lustrous layers of glaze. First is a wadjet eye amulet in green faience for protection. Secondly, is a pale green Sekhmet standing atop an integral plinth, and with a perforated suspension loop emanating from its back. Third is a turquoise faience amulet of Thoth with long pillar. For similar see: Amulets, of Ancient Egypt, Carol Andrews, Published by British Museum Press.Size: 26-55mm x 32-9mm; Weight: 17gProvenance: Property of a London gallery; previously in a collection of a North London gentleman; formerly in a collection of Mrs B. Ellison, a deceased former member of the Egyptian Exploration Fund, bought from the 1940s, Cairo and London.
New Kingdom, Ca. 1550 - 1069 BCAn Egyptian carnelian amulet with spread wings and a long central body. In ancient Egypt, amulets were abundant and most were probably inexpensive, which made them available to nearly everyone.Size: 25mm x 18mm; Weight: 3gProvenance: Property of a London gallery; previously in a collection of a North London gentleman; formerly in a collection of Mrs B. Ellison, a deceased former member of the Egyptian Exploration Fund, bought from the 1940s, Cairo and London.
Ca. AD 100 - 300A Roman cast bronze phallic amulet featuring phallic imagery. To the left side a manus fica, a clenched fist representing a rude gesture, is depicted whilst an erect phallus is displayed to the right side. At the centre is a further representation of male genitalia, topped by moulded detailing of pubic hair. The amulet displays four loops for suspension. The reverse is unadorned.Size: 65mm x 50mm; Weight: 32gProvenance: Private UK collection; previously acquired on the Holland art market in the 1990s.
Ca. AD 100 - 200A Roman bronze pendant shaped like a gladius, the iconic weapon of the Roman army. This kind of amulet was routinely worn by legionaries throughout the Roman Empire.Size: 46mm x 9mm; Weight: 11.4gProvenance: Private UK collection, acquired on the Belgian art market in the 1990s.
Late Period, Ca. 664 - 332 BCA selection of Egyptian amulets carved in the semi-precious stone lapis lazuli. The first amulet depicts a baboon in mummiform shape. Secondly there is a scarab with the inscription Djezer-ka-re (“Holy is the soul ofRa), prenomen of Amenhotep I (1526-1506 BC). Thirdly there is a Djed pillar. Each amulet is similarly carved on both sides, with a piercing through the top loop for suspension. For similar see. MET Museum Accession Number: 22.3.64. Studied by PD Dr. habil. Pieter Gert van der Veen, Johannes Gutenberg-Universität Mainz.Size: 13-20mm x 9-5mm; Weight: 3.13gProvenance: Property of a London gallery; previously in a collection of a North London gentleman; formerly in a collection of Mrs B. Ellison, a deceased former member of the Egyptian Exploration Fund, bought from the 1940s, Cairo and London.
WOLF (1994) - Will Randall's (Jack Nicholson) Wolf Pendant Necklace - Will Randall's (Jack Nicholson) wolf pendant necklace from Mike Nichols' Wolf. Dr. Vijav Alezais (Om Puri) gave Randall an amulet intended to help him ward off Randall's unwitting transformation into a werewolf.This knotted leather cord necklace is strung with a cast metal amulet engraved with a wolf head symbol on its front. The reverse is blank. The metal exhibits intentional distressing by production to appear aged and blackened from years of wear. It exhibits brown staining, and the cord exhibits minor fraying.Estimate: $1,000 - 2,000Bidding for this lot will end on Sunday, August 18th. The auction will begin at 9:30AM PDT and lots are sold sequentially via live auctioneer; tune in to the live streaming broadcast on auction day to follow the pace. Note other lots in the auction may close on Thursday, August 15th, Friday, August 16th, or Saturday, August 17th.
A GROUP OF VARIOUS MINIATURE ANCIENT EGYPTIAN AMULETS AND OTHERS (21)Including a small blue faience crocodile amulet, apparently 600-400 B.C, on a perspex stand, 1.5cm long (excluding stand); a terracotta 'lotus flower' mould, apparently 1200 B.C. wide; a bronze figure of the Graeco-Roman goddess Bastet, apparently 1st B.C to 1st A.D2.5cm wide; a stone head of the falcon god Horus, apparently 525-30 B.C, 2cm wide; a Roman glass scent bottle, apparently 4 A.D., 4cm high; and various others of a later date and style, including a possibly Roman weight and headProvenance: The lotus flower mould, crocodile and Shu amulet, acquired from Coincraft.The Shu god amulet, Roman glass bottle, bronze Bastet and stone bird fragment acquired from B.C Galleries, Australia.
ANCIENT EGYPTIAN FAIENCE AMULET OF KHONSU AS A BABOON EGYPT, LATE PERIOD, 664 - 332 B.C. faience, depicted squatting, its paws on its knees, details of the face and mantle incised, on an integral base, a suspension loop behind the head 3.4cm tall Provenance: Paul Strickland, London, United Kingdom, acquired from the below 16th June 1973, and accompanied by original sales invoiceCharles Ede, 37 Brook St, London, W1Y 1AJ
Collection of costume jewellery in a lacquered musical table-top jewellery box, including a group of vintage simulated pearl and beaded necklaces, a Chinese carved amulet and other items of jewellery, together with a small wooden brass mounted jewellery box containing a collection of yellow metal stone mounted pendants, a curb link bracelet and other items
A GROUP OF TIBETAN METALWARE ITEMS, 20TH CENTURY. To include a hanging Gau or amulet box with imitation coral inserts and leather handle; A small Gau box decorated in relief with Buddhist emblems; Together with a figure of a lion. Hanging amulet length approx. 51cm tall. (3)One ear missing to lion. Other items in good general condition with no obvious signs of damage or repair.
Ca. 1550 - 1070 BC A hand-carved hard stone Egyptian amulet of Taweret, the goddess of childbirth, children, and the weak. The goddess is presented in a striding pose with her left leg extended atop an integral rectangular plinth, her arms held against her sides. Her hippopotamus-shaped head features a lengthy snout with flared nostrils, petite eyes, and a slender neckline framed by the lappets of her wig. For similar see: The Metropolitan Museum of Art Accession Number: 26.7.888. Size: 40mm x 16mm; Weight: 10g Provenance: From the collection of a London gentleman; formerly acquired in early 2000s in Londons; previously in 1970s European collection.
Ca. 664 - 332 BC A small Egyptian terracotta amulet in the a shape of a mouth with plump lips. The back of the amulet is an almond shape. These kinds of amulets were use to request the healing of a particular part of the body, they were generally votive pieces and were handheld size for ritual use. Size: 44mm x 70mm; Weight: 55g Provenance: Prince collection, 1990s-2014; Ex. Private collection 1970s-1990s.
Ca. 1543 - 1292 BC An elongated Egyptian steatite amulet depicted with a central ankh-symbol flanked by crowned uraei-serpents. For similar see: The British Museum Collection, H.R. hall, n. 34. Size: 30mm x 15mm; Weight: 6g Provenance: From the collection of a London gentleman; formerly acquired in early 2000s; previously in 1970s UK collection.
Ca. 664 - 332 BC A stunning carved lapis lazuli amulet of Thoth, the ibis-headed god of mathematics and intellect. The figure is depicted in stride with both arms held firmly against his sides. His lengthy beak extends out past ovoid eyes, and the head is framed with thick headdress lappets. A suspension hole is drilled laterally through the top of the dorsal pillar. For similar see: The Metropolitan Museum of Art, Accession Number 96.21.1. Size: 15mm x 7.2mm; Weight: 0.6g Provenance: From the collection of a London gentleman; formerly acquired in the early 2000s; previously in 1970s UK collection.
Ca. 200 - 100 BC A Roman bronze amulet depicting a phallus. Atop the midsection is the base for the original suspension tang, and below the midsection of the amulet is a set of testes. A smooth, dark green patina has developed across the entire item. Size: 35mm x 25mm; Weight: 34g Provenance: Private UK collection, acquired on the Belgian art market.
Ca. 664 - 332 BC An Egyptian stone amulet with a tubular body and a large globular bottom. The amulet, was a symbol of powerful women. The amulet was a ceremonial item associated with the goddess Hathor, and her priestesses are commonly shown holding the emblem. Queens and ladies-in-waiting could also wear and carry the symbol. Size: 44mm x 18mm; Weight: 12g Provenance: Prince collection, 1990s-2014, acquired from Jacques Billen.
Ca. 664 - 332 BC A gorgeous pendant made of blue and cream lapis lazuli depicting a wedjat, an ancient hieroglyphic symbol of protection. The pendant shows a large singular eye with a raised pupil and a curling lower lash. It is flat on the back with a drilled hole in the main body of the amulet. For similar see: The Metropolitan Museum of Art, Accession Number 10.130.1900. Size: 20mm x 17mm; Weight: 4.2g Provenance: From the collection of a London gentleman; formerly acquired in the early 2000s; previously in 1970s UK collection.
Ca. 19th to 20th century AD A group of gold jewellery composed of revival objects with ancient elements. This lot includes an elegant necklace made with golden pearls, a gold pendant in the shape of Ankh, a pair of discoidal earrings with long and elegant hoops, a golden fibula made with a glass spherical bead between two large flower-shaped finials, an amulet in the shape of Ibis with elongated body connected to a long neck, a gold fragment of buckle belt, and a golden ingot in square shape. Size: 12-170mm x 45531mm; Weight: 30g Provenance: Property of a London gallery; previously in a collection of a North London gentleman; formerly in a collection of Mrs B. Ellison, a deceased former member of the Egyptian Exploration Fund, bought from the 1940s, Cairo and London. This item has been cleared against the Art Loss Register database and comes with a confirmation letter.
Ca. 664 - 332 BC An Egyptian mould-formed pale green faience amulet of Taweret, the goddess of childbirth, children and the weak. The goddess is presented in a striding pose with her left leg extended atop an integral rectangular plinth, her arms are held against her sides. Her hippopotamus-shaped head features a lengthy snout with flared nostrils, petite eyes, and a slender neckline framed by the lappets of her wig. For similar see: The Metropolitan Museum of Art Accession Number: 26.7.888. Size: 55mm x 20mm; Weight: 10g Provenance: Property of a London gallery; previously in a collection of a North London gentleman; formerly in a collection of Mrs B. Ellison, a deceased former member of the Egyptian Exploration Fund, bought from the 1940s, Cairo and London.
Ca. 3000 BC Amulet of a recumbent frog made of white marble. The frog is depicted with its head raised, as though preparing to leap. It is pierced through the centre for wearing. Size: L:15.5mm / W:10.7mm ; 1.8g Provenance: From the collection of a London gentleman; formerly acquired in early 2000s; previously in 1970s UK collection.
Ca. 664 - 332 BC An amazing lapis lazuli Djed pillar amulet. It has a slender form with a flared foot, a tiered upper body, and a slender suspension hole drilled at the top of the dorsal pillar. The djed pillar amulet was commonly placed on mummies and was interpreted as the backbone of Osiris, or that of the deceased associated with him. As a hieroglyph, the djed pillar denotes more abstract concepts of stability, endurance, and rejuvenation. For similar see: The Metropolitan Museum of Art, Accession Number 26.7.1039. Size: 30mm x 11mm; Weight: 2.8g Provenance: From the collection of a London gentleman; formerly acquired in the early 2000s; previously in 1970s UK collection.
Ca. 332 - 30 BC A beautiful pale green faience amulet of the goddess Isis seated, ready to feed the infant Horus. She wears an ankle-length dress over her lower body and rests her feet on a plinth. As a cult figure from this period, Isis is often shown as a mother goddess, as we can see here. For similar see: The Metropolitan Museum of Art Accession Number: 2021.41.31. Size: 45mm x 20mm; Weight: 7g Provenance: From the collection of a London gentleman; formerly acquired in early 2000s; previously in 1970s UK collection.
Late Period, Ca. 664 - 332 BC An Egyptian Ba amulet with beautifully inlaid gold, made with extraordinary stylised symmetrical details. The main decoration is composed of lapis lazuli and faience inlaid bands on the wings, body and tail. These amulets were placed on the chest of a mummy, as a protective substitute for an individual’s ba. The ba-bird was a part of a human that was activated after death. Its role was to visit the world of the living and oversee critical events during the deceased’s passage from this world to the next. Amongst the earliest examples was one included in Tutankhamun’s mummy (ca. 1327 BC). For similar see: The Metropolitan Museum of Art, Accession Number: 23.10.21. Size: 55mm x 25mm; Weight: 5g Provenance: Prince collection, 1990s-2014; Ex. Charles Ede Ltd. This item has been cleared against the Art Loss Register database and comes with a confirmation letter.
Ca. 2055 - 1790 BC An Egyptian carnelian hippopotamus-shaped amulet carved with stylised details. The animal features a large body with three vertical lines representing the folds of its skin, a long and heavy muzzle that touches the ground and raised triangular ears. The amulet has a round hoop at the top of the back. For similar see: The Metropolitan Museum of Art, Accession Number 23.2.30. Size: 20mm x 15mm; Weight: 1.6g Provenance: Property of a London gallery; previously in a collection of a North London gentleman; formerly in a collection of Mrs B. Ellison, a deceased former member of the Egyptian Exploration Fund, bought from the 1940s, Cairo and London.
Ca. 664 - 332 BC An Egyptian green faience amulet depicting a cat, most likey the goddess Sekhmet, standing on its front paws with symmetrical and stylised features. In ancient Egypt, cats were represented in social and religious scenes dating as early as 1980 BC. Several ancient Egyptian deities were depicted and sculptured with cat-like heads such as Mafdet, Bastet and Sekhmet, representing justice, fertility, and power, respectively. For similar see: The Metropolitan Museum of Art Accession Number: 74.51.4502. Size: 28mm x 14mm; Weight: 3g Provenance: Property of a London gallery; previously in a collection of a North London gentleman; formerly in a collection of Mrs B. Ellison, a deceased former member of the Egyptian Exploration Fund, bought from the 1940s, Cairo and London.
Ca. 1070 - 900 BC An Egyptian bright green and black faience amulet depicting the four eyes of the god Horus. The amulet is in the typical style of the new kingdom and the third intermediate period. In Egyptian mythology, Horus' eye was injured or stolen by the god Seth and then restored by Thoth. A pendant in this shape was thought to protect its wearer and to transfer the power of regeneration onto them. For similar see: The Metropolitan Museum of Art Accession Number: 2021.41.31. Size: 38mm x 38mm; Weight: 12g Provenance: Property of a London gallery; previously in a collection of a North London gentleman; formerly in a collection of Mrs B. Ellison, a deceased former member of the Egyptian Exploration Fund, bought from the 1940s, Cairo and London.
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