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Sat, Mar 28, 2020 09:00AM EDT
Lot 1059

Egyptian Faience Glazed Scarab Beads, Two Pots

Estimate: $600 - $900

Bid Increments

Price Bid Increment
$0 $25
$100 $50
$1,000 $100
$2,000 $200
$3,000 $250
$5,000 $500
$10,000 $1,000
$20,000 $2,000
$50,000 $5,000
$100,000 $10,000
19th century and earlier, necklace fragments with gold metal links including seven large scarabs with incised hieroglyphics verso, some mounted in twisted gold borders; approximately 20 smaller scarabs; approximately 26 faience tube form beads of various sizes; bronze ring, 1/4 in. to 1-1/2 in.; together with two earthenware pots including one with handle and one with faience glaze residue, largest 5 in.˜Note: Items in this lot were obtained in 1966 in Giza, Egypt by the consignor's mother, who was there at the time working as a cultural attache. If requested, the winning bidder will receive written documentation from the consignor outlining the piece's history since 1966., Provenance: Giza, Egypt, 1966; Private Collection, Asheville, North Carolina

Condition

scattered losses, chips, cracks and wear to scarabs and beads, some unglazed
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