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Late Period, Ca. 664 - 332 BC. An intricately carved cedar wood sarcophagus mask coated in gesso and paint. The mask features idealised facial characteristics, including a large nose, pursed lips, and painted wide almond-shaped eyes. It is adorned with a striped headdress, and the facial expression conveys a sense of profound serenity. Reviewed by Simone Musso, consultant curator for Egyptian antiquities at the Stibbert Museum, Florence, Italy, member of the Nuri Archaeological Expedition. Size: 215mm x 150mm; Weight: 320g Provenance: Property of a London gallery acquired on the US art market pre 2000.

Late Period, Ca. 664 - 332 BC. An Egyptian statuette of Ptah Sokar Osiris, intricately carved from dense hardwood, possibly cedar, and embellished with gilt. The figure is depicted in the traditional mummiform pose with fused legs and protruding feet. It has prominent almond-shaped eyes, a pronounced nose, and full lips that form a slight smile. The cheeks are tapered, and lightly cupped ears complement the facial features. All of this is framed by the lappets of a headdress that rests low on the brow, adorned with a high crown and two feathers. Reviewed by Simone Musso, consultant curator for Egyptian antiquities at the Stibbert Museum, Florence, Italy, member of the Nuri Archaeological Expedition. Size: 595mm x 170mm; Weight: 1.37kg Provenance: Property of a London art gallery, acquired on the US art market; Ex. private New York, New York, USA collection; Ex. Harry Wallace collection, New York, New York, USA, acquired between 1970s-1980s. This item has been cleared against the Art Loss Register database and comes with a confirmation letter.

Ca. AD 400 - 600. A round silver vessel with a deep basin. In tondo is the largest motif, a depiction of a king on a horse hunting with a long spear facing a lion. For similar see: The Metropolitan Museum of Art, Bullettin spring 1984, n. 83, p.64 (subject); Christie's, Live Auction 20677, Antiquities, Lot. 63 (shape). Size: 50mm x 210mm; Weight: 430g Provenance: Private UK collection; From an old London collection formed in the 1990s. This item has been cleared against the Art Loss Register database and comes with a confirmation letter.

Late Period, Ca. 664 - 332 BC. A mummy shroud composed of faience seed-shaped and tubular beads. It has a detailed face, a winged scarab, and the four Sons of Horus. The face is rendered with black, green, white and red beads. Below it, a scarab symbolises rebirth, whilst the four figures guard the organs. Reviewed by Simone Musso, consultant curator for Egyptian antiquities at the Stibbert Museum, Florence, Italy, member of the Nuri Archaeological Expedition. Size: 310mm x 130mm; Weight: 74.7g Provenance: From the collection of a London gentleman; formerly acquired in early 2000s; previously in 1970s UK collection.

Ca. 1200 - 800 BC. A bronze dagger with a flanged hilt and blade finely cast in one piece. The tapering double-edged blade features a shaped hilt with an elliptical pommel, hollowed on each face for a pair of grip scales. For similar see: The British Museum, Museum number 122932, Christie's, Live Auction 21841, Antiquities, Lot. 71. Size: 270mm x 35mm; Weight: 105g Provenance: Private UK collection; Formerly acquired on the European art market from pre-2000 collections.

Ca. 400 - 300 BC. A collection of three South Italian dishes, two black glazed with a protomorphic geometric motifs stamped tondo and a round discoidal foot: in the centre, a shallow dish with a painted lady of fashion adorned with pearls parure in yellow pigment and decorated sakkos enclosing the hair. The central decoration is framed in a typical wave motif, and a second register is painted with a white laurel crown pattern. The dish was made by the T.P.S. group. For similar see: Christie's, Live Auction 21841, Antiquities, Lot. 51. Size: 30-60mm x 155-175mm; Weight: 770g Provenance: Private UK collection; From an old London collection formed in the 1990s. This item has been cleared against the Art Loss Register database and comes with a confirmation letter.

Ca. 2045 - 1794 BC. A bronze, crescent-shaped axe head with three pierced holes for attachment to a handle. Cast using the lost-wax technique. this piece features a high, thick ridge along the back for strength. For similar see: The Metropolitan Museum of Art, Accession Number: 15.2.5a, b. Reviewed by Simone Musso, consultant curator for Egyptian antiquities at the Stibbert Museum, Florence, Italy, member of the Nuri Archaeological Expedition. Size: 200mm x 70mm; Weight: 260g Provenance: Property of a West London gentleman; previously in a collection formed on the UK/International art market in the 1990s.

Ca. 300 - 100 BC. A red jasper amphoriskos with a slender neck, rounded body, and two delicate handles that curve from the rim to the shoulder. The vessel has a highly polished surface and carefully balanced proportions reveal the Egyptians’ mastery in stonework and their taste for luxury. Reviewed by Simone Musso, consultant curator for Egyptian antiquities at the Stibbert Museum, Florence, Italy, member of the Nuri Archaeological Expedition. Size: 50mm x 36mm; Weight: 80g Provenance: Private UK collection; previously acquired on the French art market in the 1970s. This item has been cleared against the Art Loss Register database and comes with a confirmation letter. This piece is accompanied by a historical report from Alessandro Neri, an international Cultural Heritage expert based in Florence, Italy.

26th Dynasty, Ca. 664 - 525 BC. A wooden sarcophagus mask. It is carved from cedar and covered with gilt gesso. The idealised facial features include a long, thin nose, pursed lips, wide bronze and stone-inlaid almond-shaped eyes, and a brown headdress. The facial expression conveys extreme serenity. Reviewed by Simone Musso, consultant curator for Egyptian antiquities at the Stibbert Museum, Florence, Italy, member of the Nuri Archaeological Expedition. Size: 235mm x 130mm; Weight: 280g Provenance: Property of a London gallery acquired on the US art market pre 2000.

Ca. 350 - 300 BC. A red-figure pottery olpe with a bulbous body and a short, splayed foot. The neck is funnel-shaped and has a flanged mouth. The two vertical handles serve the purpose of lifting the vessel when filled with water, while a vertical handle at the back facilitates pouring and holding the vase. Beneath the vertical handles, a large fan-shaped palmette is flanked by stylised plant scrolls on each side. There is a floral motif on the neck. Side A of the olpe is decorated with a scene presenting a seated crowned Nike holding a large wreath in the right hand. Side B of the olpe depicts a Maenad in a long tunic with her hair gathered in a topknot. She also wears a beaded necklace and bracelets on both wrists. Her left hand holds a mirror, while her right is outstretched, holding a large wreath. For similar see: Christie's, Live Auction 19992, Antiquities, Lot 20. Size: 290mm x 165mm; Weight: 975g Provenance: Private UK collection, acquired on the Dutch art market; previously acquired on the Dutch art market; Frederik Van Driel, Maastricht 1993. This item has been cleared against the Art Loss Register database and comes with a confirmation letter. This piece is accompanied by a historical report from Alessandro Neri, an international Cultural Heritage expert based in Florence, Italy.

Ca. 400 - 300 BC. A gold ring with a round hoop tubular section and a polished finish, connected to a gold bezel securing an inscribed faience scarab. For similar see: Bagot J., El legado de Hefesto: A Memorial to a Private Collection of Ancient Rings and Glyptics, n. 70. Reviewed by Simone Musso, consultant curator for Egyptian antiquities at the Stibbert Museum, Florence, Italy, member of the Nuri Archaeological Expedition. Size: D:18.54mm / US: 8 1/2 / UK: Q 1/2; Weight: 4.26g 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. 1200 - 800 BC. A pair of cast bronze daggers. The weapons have dual, tapered edges leading to a pointed tip, with a shallow midrib that ends in a short tang. For similar see: Christie's, Live Auction, 19992, Antiquities, Lot 96. Size: 240-255mm x 45-45mm; Weight: 240g Provenance: Property of an Oxfordshire art professional; previously in an old Canadian collection of F. N., Ontario, formed in the 1980s.

Ca. 1200 - 800 BC. A bronze short sword cast via the lost wax (cire perdue) technique. The tubular handle is reinforced with three slender ringlets beneath the concave lunate pommel, and a narrow hand guard rests atop the blade shoulder. The double-edged blade has a shallow midrib on both sides, sharpened edges, and a profile that tapers to a narrow tip. Layers of mottled green and brown patina envelop the entire weapon and imbue it with a fine archaeological presentation. For similar see: Christie's, Live Auction 21841, Antiquities, Lot. 78. Size: 350mm x 45mm; Weight: 345g Provenance: Private UK collection; Formerly acquired on the European art market from pre-2000 collections.

25th Dynasty, Ca. 750 - 650 BC. A carved wooden sarcophagus mask in cedar, covered with gesso and gilt. Idealised facial features with a long thin nose, pursed lips, wide almond-shaped eyes and wearing a striped headdress. His facial expression is one of extreme serenity. For similar see: Egitto splendore millenario, la collezione di Leiden a Bologna, n. VII 42. Reviewed by Simone Musso, consultant curator for Egyptian antiquities at the Stibbert Museum, Florence, Italy, member of the Nuri Archaeological Expedition. Size: 280mm x 270mm; Weight: 2.39kg Provenance: Property of a London gallery acquired on the German art market, German export license available. This item has been cleared against the Art Loss Register database and comes with a confirmation letter.

Late Period, Ca. 664 - 332 BC. A large, finely carved wooden sarcophagus mask. It is carved from cedar and covered with gesso painted in red pigment. The idealised facial features include a long, thin nose, pursed lips, wide bronze and stone-inlaid almond-shaped eyes, and a black headdress. The facial expression conveys extreme serenity. Reviewed by Simone Musso, consultant curator for Egyptian antiquities at the Stibbert Museum, Florence, Italy, member of the Nuri Archaeological Expedition. Size: 230mm x 200mm; Weight: 1.02kg Provenance: Property of a London gallery acquired on the US art market pre 2000. This item has been cleared against the Art Loss Register database and comes with a confirmation letter.

Late Period, Ca. 664 - 332 BC. A bronze statuette of the striding Sekhmet with her left foot forward. The lion-headed goddess wears a tripartite wig and a tight-fitting dress which reaches to the ankles. She has both arms at the sides of her body. Reviewed by Simone Musso, consultant curator for Egyptian antiquities at the Stibbert Museum, Florence, Italy, member of the Nuri Archaeological Expedition. Size: 128mm x 26.4mm; Weight: 263g Provenance: Private UK collection; previously acquired on the French art market in the 1990s. This item has been cleared against the Art Loss Register database and comes with a confirmation letter.

Ca. 1200 - 800 BC. A cast bronze sword featuring a robust blade with sharpened edges. The recessed handle and lunate pommel may have been adorned with a decorative inlay. Over the millennia, even layers of green patina have developed on the surfaces of the weapon. For similar see: The British Museum, Museum number 122932; Christie's, Live Auction 21841, Antiquities, Lot. 71; Bronze and iron weapons fron the Western Asiatic world, Antiguo oriente: Cuadernos de Estudios de Historia del Antiguo Oriente Vol. 7, 2009, fig n. 2 Size: 30mm x 350mm; Weight: 190g Provenance: Private UK collection; Formerly acquired on the European art market from pre-2000 collections.

Late Period, Ca. 664 - 30 BC. A pair of faience ushabtis covered in layers of reflective pale green-hued glaze. The figures stand in mummiform with fused legs and feet; a long Nemes surround the head and a stylised false beard hangs from the chin. For similar see: MET Museum Accession Number: 30.8.193., Christie's, Live Auction 6060, Antiquities, lot. 305. Reviewed by Simone Musso, consultant curator for Egyptian antiquities at the Stibbert Museum, Florence, Italy, member of the Nuri Archaeological Expedition. Size: 125.7-126.9mm x 34.4-36mm; Weight: 141.3g Provenance: From the collection of a London gentleman; formerly acquired in early 2000s; previously in 1970s UK collection.

Ca. 1200 - 800 BC. A pair of cast bronze daggers. The weapons have dual, tapered edges leading to a pointed tip, with a shallow midrib that ends in a short tang. For similar see: Christie's, Live Auction, 19992, Antiquities, Lot 97. Size: 290-330mm x 40-45mm; Weight: 370g Provenance: Property of an Oxfordshire art professional; previously in an old Canadian collection of F. N., Ontario, formed in the 1980s.

Ca. 1st century BC. An alabaster stylised figure of a ram, featuring a flat base and gently rounded back. The head of the animal is crowned with crescent-shaped horns, and the facial features, though simplified, retain a distinctive charm. For a similar, see: Christie's Live Auction 1915 Antiquities, 6 December 2007, Lot 78. Size: 100mm x 160mm; Weight: 1.5kg Provenance: Property of a North London gentleman; formerly in a European Collection, France, bought in Paris in the 1990s. This item has been cleared against the Art Loss Register database and comes with a confirmation letter. 

Ca. 300 - 100 BC. A gold lunar-shaped pendant features a crescent form, symbolising the moon, crafted with smooth, curved lines that taper at the ends. Often finely detailed with gold wires, the pendant may also have small looped attachments for suspension, allowing it to hang elegantly. For similar see: Catalogue of the Jewellery, Greek Etruscan, and Roman of the departements of Antiquities, British Museum, n. 2934. Plate LXVIII; Gli ori di Taranto, Cat. 161. Efes Artemisionu, cat. 24 Size: 46.3mm x 32.7mm; Weight: 7.79g Provenance: Private UK collection; previously acquired on the German art market in the 1990s. This item has been cleared against the Art Loss Register database and comes with a confirmation letter.

Ca. Late 3rd century BC. A colourless cast glass skyphos with a deep, tapered body supported by a short stem with wheel-cut bands, resting on a circular foot. Below the rim, on opposite sides, are loop handles with projecting thumb and finger rests. For similar see: Eisen G., Glass, Its Origin, History, Chronology, Technic and Classification to the Sixteenth Century, vol. 1, New York, 1927, p. 91, pl. 15; The Louvre Museum, Entry number: MNC 1633. A similar example sold for £12,000 at Bonhams, Antiquities, 1 May 2008, Lot 122.; A Study of Hellenistic and Early Roman Glass in Jerusalem in excavated sites, Thesis of Mandy Kelley. PL. 25.5 OC/J. Size: 140mm x 90mm; Weight: 145g  Provenance: Private London collection, acquired on the European art market pre 2000. This item has been cleared against the Art Loss Register database and comes with a confirmation letter. 

New Kingdom, Ca. 1550 - 1069 BC. A collection of silver amulets comprising three flies with outstretched wings and two large beads pierced vertically. For similar see: The Metropolitan Museum of Art, Accession Number: 2012.237.1. Reviewed by Simone Musso, consultant curator for Egyptian antiquities at the Stibbert Museum, Florence, Italy, member of the Nuri Archaeological Expedition. Size: 7.3-19.2mm x 6.9-8.7mm; Weight: 4.7g Provenance: From the collection of a London gentleman; formerly acquired in early 2000s; previously in 1970s UK collection.

Ptolemaic Period, Ca. 332 - 30 BC. A terracotta head of a Pharaoh from the Ptolemaic dynasty, characterised by elegant facial features and covered with a large Nemes headdress. For similar see: The British Museum Museum number EA21916. Reviewed by Simone Musso, consultant curator for Egyptian antiquities at the Stibbert Museum, Florence, Italy, member of the Nuri Archaeological Expedition. Size: 120.9mm x 48.8mm; Weight: 42.9g Provenance: Private UK collection; previously acquired on the French art market in the 1990s. This item has been cleared against the Art Loss Register database and comes with a confirmation letter.

Old Kingdom, Ca. 2640 - 2150 BC. An alabaster alabastron carved with a piriform body connected to a short cylindrical neck. The upper body of the vessel has two short handles. For similar see: The Metropolitan Museum of Art, Accession Number: 74.51.5101. Reviewed by Simone Musso, consultant curator for Egyptian antiquities at the Stibbert Museum, Florence, Italy, member of the Nuri Archaeological Expedition. Size: 190mm x 115mm; Weight: 1.64kg Provenance: Property of a West London gentleman; previously in a collection formed on the UK/International art market in the 1990s.

Ca. 350 - 320 BC. A red-figure pottery bell krater with a large body, short splayed foot, a flanged mouth and two well-preserved horizontal handles. The krater features traditional patterns, such as the geometric motif under the lip and a wave pattern along the bottom of the body. Side A is decorated with a standing maenad holding a large pixys in her right hand and a wreath in her left. Side B is decorated with a lady of fashion facing left wearing a large sakkos embellished with pearls and a necklace. Completely black beneath the handles. For similar see: Christie's, Live Auction 2056, Antiquities, 9 December 2008; Trendall, 1983, Plate XVIII, n. 4 and 6. Size: 270mm x 255mm; Weight: 1.38kg Provenance: Private UK collection, acquired on the Dutch art market; previously acquired on the Dutch art market; Frederik Van Driel, Maastricht 1993. This item has been cleared against the Art Loss Register database and comes with a confirmation letter. This piece is accompanied by a historical report from Alessandro Neri, an international Cultural Heritage expert based in Florence, Italy.

Late Period, Ca. 664 - 332 BC. A mummy shroud composed of faience seed-shaped and tubular beads. It has a detailed face, a winged scarab, and the four Sons of Horus. The face is rendered with black, green, white and red beads. Below it, a scarab symbolises rebirth, whilst the four figures guard the organs. Reviewed by Simone Musso, consultant curator for Egyptian antiquities at the Stibbert Museum, Florence, Italy, member of the Nuri Archaeological Expedition. Size: 220mm x 115mm; Weight: 55.24g Provenance: From the collection of a London gentleman; formerly acquired in early 2000s; previously in 1970s UK collection.

Late Period, Ca. 664 - 332 BC. A large, finely carved wooden sarcophagus mask. It is carved from cedar and covered with gilt gesso. The idealised facial features include a long, thin nose, pursed lips, wide bronze and stone-inlaid almond-shaped eyes, and a blue headdress. The facial expression conveys extreme serenity. Reviewed by Simone Musso, consultant curator for Egyptian antiquities at the Stibbert Museum, Florence, Italy, member of the Nuri Archaeological Expedition. Size: 260mm x 230mm; Weight: 1.21kg Provenance: Property of a London gallery acquired on the US art market pre 2000. This item has been cleared against the Art Loss Register database and comes with a confirmation letter.

Late Period, Ca. 664 - 332 BC. A finely carved alabaster offering vessel. The stone is near-translucent with banded inclusions in warm hues of honey and butterscotch. Sitting upon a planar base, this rounded vessel presents a corseted shoulder and a dramatically flared, flat rim surrounding a wide mouth. Reviewed by Simone Musso, consultant curator for Egyptian antiquities at the Stibbert Museum, Florence, Italy, member of the Nuri Archaeological Expedition. Size: 120mm x 115mm; Weight: 1.13kg Provenance: Property of a West London gentleman; previously in a collection formed on the UK/International art market in the 1990s.

Middle Kingdom - New Kingdom, Ca. 2055 - 1069 BC. A collection of nine amethyst amulets comprising hearts, fish, scarabs and flies made in a stylised manner with a drilled hole. For similar see: Andrews C., Amulets of Ancient Egypt, British Museum Press, 1994. For similar see: Christie's, Live Auction 6060, Antiquities, lot. 30. Size: 8.1-13.5mm x 5.3-9.7mm; Weight: 7.8g Provenance: From the collection of a London gentleman; formerly acquired in early 2000s; previously in 1970s UK collection.

Ca. AD 300 - 500 . A pair of gorgeous double unguentaria that are free-blown from translucent glass of attractive green hues. The vessels exhibit a pair of cylindrical chambers that are fused in the centre above a mutual base, necks that taper towards the thick rims, and two handles that arch from rim to shoulder. Surrounding the vessel is a single trail of applied glass that gently spirals around the vessel, highlighting the cylindrical forms and concave midsection. The entire vessel is covered with flaky layers of silvery and rainbow-hued iridescence. For similar see: Christie's, Live Auction 6060, Antiquities, lot. 170. Size: 125-120mm x 45-60mm; Weight: 145g Provenance: Property of an Oxfordshire art professional; previously in an old British collection, formed in the 1980s on the UK / International art markets.

Ca. 1200 - 800 BC. A cast bronze sword with a large blade bearing sharpened edges and a shallow midrib on both sides. The long tang was utilised to grip the handle and secure the pommel. Even layers of green patina have developed over the millennia across the weapon’s surfaces. For similar see: Christie's, Live Auction 19992, Antiquities, Lot. 97; Bronze and iron weapons fron the Western Asiatic world, Antiguo oriente: Cuadernos de Estudios de Historia del Antiguo Oriente Vol. 7, 2009, fig n. 1 Size: 320mm x 40mm; Weight: 190g Provenance: Private UK collection; Formerly acquired on the European art market from pre-2000 collections.

Late Period, Ca. 664 - 332 BC. An alabaster alabastron with a piriform body connected to a short cylindrical neck and a folded rim. The upper body of the vessel has two short handles. For similar see: The Metropolitan Museum of Art, Accession Number: 74.51.5101. Reviewed by Simone Musso, consultant curator for Egyptian antiquities at the Stibbert Museum, Florence, Italy, member of the Nuri Archaeological Expedition. Size: 150mm x 85mm; Weight: 585g Provenance: Property of a West London gentleman; previously in a collection formed on the UK/International art market in the 1990s.

Late Period, Ca. 664 - 30 BC. A collection of 10 faience ushabtis covered in layers of reflective pale green-hued glaze. The figures stand in mummiform with fused legs and feet; a long Nemes surround the head and a stylised false beard hangs from the chin. Reviewed by Simone Musso, consultant curator for Egyptian antiquities at the Stibbert Museum, Florence, Italy, member of the Nuri Archaeological Expedition. Size: 61.9-73.1mm x 20.7-20.7mm; Weight: 102.7g Provenance: From the collection of a London gentleman; formerly acquired in early 2000s; previously in 1970s UK collection.

Late Period, XXVIth Dynasty 664-525 BC. A finely detailed green stone heart scarab with added anatomical details. The wings are realised with vertical and parallel lines and are connected to wide shoulders. The head and legs are made in a naturalistic manner. For similar see: The Metropolitan Museum of Art, Accession Number: 10.130.1646. Reviewed by Simone Musso, consultant curator for Egyptian antiquities at the Stibbert Museum, Florence, Italy, member of the Nuri Archaeological Expedition. Size: 60mm x 50mm; Weight: 100g Provenance: Prince collection, 1990s-2014; Ex. Private collection 1970s-1990s. This item has been cleared against the Art Loss Register database and comes with a confirmation letter.

New Kingdom, Ca. 1550 - 1069 BC.A gold finger ring with polished amethyst bead in the shape of a scarab, connected to a round hoop that is adorned on the shoulders with golden threads. For similar see: Christie's 1445, Antiquities, Lot. 44.Size: D:14.48mm / US: 3 1/4 / UK: G; Weight: 3gProvenance: Prince collection, 1990s-2014, acquired from Tetragon, 4 July 2009. This item has been cleared against the Art Loss Register database and comes with a confirmation letter.

New Kingdom, reign of Amenhotep III 1388-1353 BC.The idealised and youthful face is characterised by slender almond-shaped eyes with thick lids and cosmetic trails extending from each corner. The face of the king is framed by a short curly wig with uraeus, surmounted by the Double Crown of Upper and Lower Egypt. For similar see: kneeling Amenhotep III in MFA Boston, R. E. Freed, Y. J, Markowitz, S. h. D'Auria “Pharaod of the Sun, Akhenaten, Nefertiti Tutankhamun, catalogue of exhibition at the MFA, Boston 2000, p 203, fig.10. Reviewed by Simone Musso, consultant curator for Egyptian antiquities at the Stibbert Museum, Florence, Italy, member of the Nuri Archaeological Expedition.Size: 33mm x 15mm; Weight: 10gProvenance: Prince collection, 1990s-2014; Ex. Christie's, 30 Sep 2003, Lot 45; Ex. Collection Jacques and Henriette Schumann. 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 gold finger covers for a mummy. Made from hammered gold with a hollow body and details of the skin and nails. For similar see: The Metropolitan Museum of Art, Accession Number: 26.8.149. Reviewed by Simone Musso, consultant curator for Egyptian antiquities at the Stibbert Museum, Florence, Italy, member of the Nuri Archaeological Expedition. Size: 37-40mm x 12-13mm; Weight: 10g Provenance: Prince collection, 1990s-2014; Ex. Antiquarium Ltd. 2002. This item has been cleared against the Art Loss Register database and comes with a confirmation letter.

New Kingdom, Ca. 1550 - 1069 BC.A model of a hoe made of blue faience and a stick of wood, probably cedar, connected through a rope. For similar see: Andrews C., Amulets of Ancient Egypt, British Museum Press, 1994, fig. 88. Reviewed by Simone Musso, consultant curator for Egyptian antiquities at the Stibbert Museum, Florence, Italy, member of the Nuri Archaeological Expedition.Size: 70mm x 60mm; Weight: 10gProvenance: 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.

Third Intermediate Period, 21st Dynasty, Ca. 1075 - 945 BC. An amazing hand-built faience ushabti of Nesytanebetisheru, standing in a dignified pose, enrobed in layers of incredibly lustrous, brilliant blue glaze. The figure presents in characteristic ushabti fashion, standing in mummiform with fused legs and feet, crossing both arms atop the chest with a pair of black-painted picks in his hands, and with a seed bag draped from both shoulders down to the middle of his back. The protruding visage exhibits gently modelled features like almond-shaped eyes outlined heavily with black pigment, a flush nose, a slender mouth with indented corners, and tall ears, all framed within the striated lappets of his tripartite wig. Size: 150mm x 60mm; Weight: 210g Provenance: Prince collection, 1990s-2014; Ex. Christie's New York, Antiquities, 4 June 1999, lot 242, Thalassic collection. This item has been cleared against the Art Loss Register database and comes with a confirmation letter.

Ca. 30 BC - AD 200. A set of thirteen cone-shaped mosaic glass inlays in a variety of shapes, sizes, and decorative styles. These pieces functioned as counters or tokens in games. For similar see: Christie's, Live Auction 7337, Antiquities, 26 April 2006, Lot 158. Size: 14-22mm x 15-26mm; Weight: 99g Provenance: Prince collection, 1990s-2014; Ex. Private collection 1970s-1990s.

Late to Ptolemaic Period, Ca. 664 - 30 BC.An elongated, polished lapis lazuli stone set in a silver openwork frame and connected on each side to large gold beads. For similar see: The gold jewellery in the collection of the Department of Egyptian Antiquities of the Louvre Museum, Museum Number E7725.Size: 17mm x 8mm; Weight: 1gProvenance: Provenance: Prince collection, 1990s-2014, acquired from Jean-David Cahn Auktionen, Sep 2006, Lot 163. This item has been cleared against the Art Loss Register database and comes with a confirmation letter.

Amarna Period, Ca. 1353 - 1336 BC. A lovely acorn-shaped vessel with a short cylindrical neck, and sub-vertical rolled rim, the vessel is seated on a hemispherical foot. The exterior walls are decorated with blue circular bands on the shoulders and on the mouth. For similar see: British Museum, Museum number EA58460, Christie's, Live Auction 9020, Antiquities, Lot. 22. Size: 140mm x 105mm; Weight: 510g Provenance: Prince collection, 1990s-2014; Ex. Charles Ede Ltd., 2008. This item has been cleared against the Art Loss Register database and comes with a confirmation letter.

Second Intermediate Period, Ca. 1790 - 1550 BC. An Egyptian terracotta statuette of a concubine, made in an extremely stylised manner, with a narrow neck connected to a head. The head comprises two narrow, long, closed eyes, a stylised wig and two pierced ears. These statuettes were characteristic of the Middle Kingdom period. For similar see: Christie's, Live Auction, 21015, Antiquities: Including Ancient Engraved Gems Formerly In The G. Sangiorgi Collection Part Iv, Lot. 2. Size: 35mm x 40mm; Weight: 37g Provenance: Prince collection, 1990s-2014; Ex. Pierre Berge, 1 Dec. 2011, lot 50. This item has been cleared against the Art Loss Register database and comes with a confirmation letter.

Middle Kingdom, Ca. 1976 - 1793 BC. A terracotta female figurine with a long neck and a pronounced nose. The eyes are made in a stylised manner using a metal blade, with holes on the top of the head maybe for setting earrings. For similar see: Christie's, Live Auction 21015; Antiquities , Lot 2. Size: 90mm x 40mm; Weight: 40g Provenance: Prince collection, 1990s-2014, acquired from Pierre Berge, 1 December 2011, lot 48. This item has been cleared against the Art Loss Register database and comes with a confirmation letter.

Middle Kingdom, Ca. 2055 - 1773 BC .A group of three hollow, vibrant, blue glazed faience egg-shaped balls. These balls are perhaps models of a fig or similar sized fruits. For similar see: The National Museums Liverpool, Acc. No. 16.11.06.231e; Hayes, William C. 1953. The Scepter of Egypt I: A Background for the Study of the Egyptian Antiquities in The Metropolitan Museum of Art: From the Earliest Times to the End of the Middle Kingdom. Size: 23mm x 55mm; Weight: 30gProvenance: Prince collection, 1990s-2014, Edith Bader Koller; W. Arnold Meijer collection. Published & exhibited: Objects for eternity. Egyptian antiquities from W. Arnold Meijer collection (Mainz 2006) Nr. 1.26. This item has been cleared against the Art Loss Register database and comes with a confirmation letter.

Late Period, 26th Dynasty, Reign of Necho II, Ca. 610 - 595 BC. A greywacke statuette of a high official of the pharaoh Nacho II from the XXVI Dynasty, hand-carved from black basalt. The high official is represented with arms at the sides of the hips, marked facial features, and ears clearly shown on the sides, wearing a long wig. At the centre of the chest is the cartouche. Reviewed by Simone Musso, consultant curator for Egyptian antiquities at the Stibbert Museum, Florence, Italy, member of the Nuri Archaeological Expedition. Size: 210mm x 90mm; Weight: 2.15kg Provenance: Prince collection, 1990s-2014; Ex. Collector's Eye - Thalassic Collection. This item has been cleared against the Art Loss Register database and comes with a confirmation letter.

Middle Kingdom, Reign of Amenemhat III 1853-1806 BC. A steatite scaraboid in the form of a reclining hippo, made in a naturalistic manner with details of the body and the large muzzle. The base is incised with the cartouche of coronation name of the pharaoh Amenemhat III, Nymaatr between two crocodiles and a fish. For similar see: Hall H.R., Catalogue of Egyptian scarabs, etc., in the British Museum, pg. XXXIV. Reviewed by Simone Musso, consultant curator for Egyptian antiquities at the Stibbert Museum, Florence, Italy, member of the Nuri Archaeological Expedition. Size: 30mm x 20mm; Weight: 10g Provenance: Prince collection, 1990s-2014; Ex. Charles Ede Limited (BAAF 08); 13 June 2008; Ex. European Private Collection, formerly acquired in Sotheby's sale, London, 11th June, 1973, Lot 184. This item has been cleared against the Art Loss Register database and comes with a confirmation letter.

Ca. 200 BC - AD 100 . A superb core-formed glass amphoriskos, once used to hold perfumed oil. This vase has an inverted pyriform body that is finely contoured with vertical ribs and handles that gracefully join the shoulder to the cylindrical neck. This neck gradually flares to the rim, and the whole vessel is based upon a circular trailed and spherical foot. The decoration of this piece is breathtaking. The cobalt blue body is wound with shining white and tangerine yellow thread-like trails applied in a close-knit zigzag or feathered pattern. The tangerine trails continue above the feathered pattern and encircle the rim and the foot. It is a divine work of glass art to be treasured for its impeccable form, beautiful hues, and sophisticated technique. For similar see: Christie's, Live Auction 2490, Antiquities, lot 71. Size: 160mm x 70mm; Weight: 160g Provenance: Prince collection, 1990s-2014; Ex. Christie's. This item has been cleared against the Art Loss Register database and comes with a confirmation letter. This piece is accompanied by a historical report from Alessandro Neri, an international Cultural Heritage expert based in Florence, Italy.

Amarna Period, Ca. 1353 - 1336 BC.A wooden terminal with a large discoid-shaped top engraved and gold-inlaid cartouche with the coronation name of Akenathen, Neferkheperure ua en Re. On the bottom is a pierced, protruding hoop. Reviewed by Simone Musso, consultant curator for Egyptian antiquities at the Stibbert Museum, Florence, Italy, member of the Nuri Archaeological Expedition.Size: 40mm x 30mm; Weight: 15gProvenance: Prince collection, 1990s-2014; Ex. Rupert Wace Ancient Art Limited, 2003. This item has been cleared against the Art Loss Register database and comes with a confirmation letter.

Ca. AD 300 - 500. A pale green flask, or anphoriskos, with a pyriform body on a hollow tooled base ring. The flask has a long cylindrical neck connected to a thick everted rim. Two ribbon trails have been applied vertically along its length and form a handle at the top. For similar see: Christie's, Live Auction 2709, Antiquities, lot 517. Size: 180mm x 70mm; Weight: 100g Provenance: Prince collection, 1990s-2014, Ex. Christie's. This item has been cleared against the Art Loss Register database and comes with a confirmation letter. This piece is accompanied by a historical report from Alessandro Neri, an international Cultural Heritage expert based in Florence, Italy.

Ca. 30 BC - AD 200. A set of nine cone-shaped mosaic glass inlays featuring intricate designs with bright canes set against darker backgrounds, spirals, abstract motifs, and more regular patterns. These pieces were used in games, serving as counters or markers. For similar see: Christie's, Live Auction 7337, Antiquities, 26 April 2006, Lot 158. Size: 18-24mm x 18-25mm; Weight: 102g Provenance: Prince collection, 1990s-2014; Ex. Private collection 1970s-1990s.

Third Intermediate Period, XXVth Dynasty 747-653 BC. A black granite head of a sphynx of a pharaoh of the XXVth Dynasty, probably Taharqa (690-971 BC). The pharaoh's face presents defined and elegant facial features, almond-shaped eyes, full lips, a prominent nose, and a contemplative expression. He wears the nemes headdress with a frontal uraeus cobra. Reviewed by Simone Musso, consultant curator for Egyptian antiquities at the Stibbert Museum, Florence, Italy, member of the Nuri Archaeological Expedition. Size: 130mm x 120mm; Weight: 2.25kg Provenance: Prince collection, 1990s-2014; Ex. Jack Josephson private collection. This item has been cleared against the Art Loss Register database and comes with a confirmation letter.

New Kingdom, 19th Dynasty, Reign of Rameses III, Ca. 1184 - 1153 BC.A faience tile inlay with a green-coloured pattern of petals on an ivory background. This decorative tile is thought to be associated with the ceramic art of the reign of Pharaoh Ramesses III. It was intended to fit together with similar tiles to form a horizontal pattern of petals. For similar see: Hayes, William C. 1959. The Scepter of Egypt II: A Background for the Study of the Egyptian Antiquities in the Metropolitan Museum of Art: The Hyksos Period and the New Kingdom (1675-1080 B.C.). Cambridge, Mass.: The Metropolitan Museum of Art, p. 368, fig. 232.Size: 35mm x 25mm; Weight: 5gProvenance: Prince collection, 1990s-2014; Ex. Private collection N. S. 1970s-1990s. This item has been cleared against the Art Loss Register database and comes with a confirmation letter.

Ca. 8th - 7th century BC. An ivory plaque, likely Phoenician craftsmanship, carved in openwork, depicting a Levantine tribute bearer. The face framed by a short beard, is well-defined with large eyes and sligthly aquline nose. The hair is long, and the figure wears a short kilt. On his shoulder, he carried a small monkey whose hind legs are still visible. Reviewed by Simone Musso, consultant curator for Egyptian antiquities at the Stibbert Museum, Florence, Italy, member of the Nuri Archaeological Expedition. Size: 60mm x 25mm; Weight: 15g Provenance: Prince collection, 1990s-2014; Ex. Private collection 1970s-1990s. This item has been cleared against the Art Loss Register database and comes with a confirmation letter. This item has been cleared against the Art Loss Register database and comes with a confirmation letter.

Antiquities Interest: A bronze mace head in the stylised form of a cat head. Scythian cc. 7th - 6thC BC. Prov. N. Forbes collection, purchased Parthenon Gallery London.

Antiquities Interest: A Gandharan greystone (schist) head of a bearded male cc. 300AD, museum mounted on a metal base. Overall H. 26cm, Prov. N. Forbes collection originally purchased from Parthenon Gallery London.

Antiquities Interest: A bronze axe head possibly bronze age, L. 18cm. Prov. N. Forbes collection.

Antiquities interest: A Roman (c. 1st - 2nd Century AD) carved marble frieze scene. Size 10 x 10cm. Prov. N. Forbes collection. Purchased from Parthenon Gallery London.

A group of engravings and six maps of English and Welsh counties, to include: 'Surry' by John Cary, 1793; two small maps of Surrey and Pembrokeshire in page with text below and verso from 'The Antiquities of England and Wales' by Francis Grose; 'Herefordshire', by Robert K. Dawson; 'Cheshire' by Rob Morden and 'Hertfordshire' by John Cary, largest frame: 43 x 48 cm; together with two circa 1790 copper engravings of views of Colchester, Scarborough, Barnwell and Chesterton, 38 x 25 cm each; Nine hand-tinted plans of battles and seiges, 15 x 20.5 cm each; and 'Le Baron Felix de Wimpffen' by Pitou after Lambert, stipple engraving, 20 x 30 cm, framed (12)