Circa 1400 BC. An amuletic pendant in the form of squatting image of Horus holding a feather and crowned with the uraeus, mounted on a card; to the reverse, a handwritten note '1922. Amulet in form of a cartouche BC 1400? Luxor. F/-. MacGregor collection.' and number 53 in a circle. 2.13 grams, 39mm including card (1 1/2"). Ex Reverend William MacGregor collection 1922, item 53; found Luxor in the early 19th century, with old collection with inscription on the reverse. In 1922, one of the finest private collections of Egyptian antiquities was auctioned in London. The sale attracted numerous buyers who were aware of the quality of the items on offer and were keen to acquire for themselves a share in these wonderful objects. Yet the man behind this magnificent collection has remained one of Egyptology’s more enigmatic characters. The Reverend William MacGregor (1842–1937) was a leading member of the Egypt Exploration Society and the University of Liverpool’s Institute of Archaeology. MacGregor was a benefactor of many excavations including those of Naville, Garstang and Petrie, and frequently assisted actively in the field. MacGregor had the opportunity to acquire a unique collection of antiquities and his museum promoted the field of Egyptology. Although the collection is now dispersed, important items such as the ivory label of King Den in the British Museum, London and ‘MacGregor Man’ in the Ashmolean Museum, Oxford still remain impressive examples of Egyptian art. TimeLine Auctions Ltd arranges printed catalogue rostrum Auctions, eAuctions and Timed Auctions where we offer antiquities, ancient artefacts / artifacts, antiques, collectibles, coins, medals and books for public sale.

Fine condition.