An interesting collection of ancient items. Lot includes a pair of Egyptian scarabs, Late Period - Ptolemaic, c. 664 - 30 BC, one set in a silver and iron ring bezel, an Egyptian faience amulet of seated Bastet from the same period, a Roman iron ring, c. 1st - 4th Century AD, and 3 Islamic beads, c. 8th - 12th Century. Largest measures 2.2 x 2.2 cm. Ex collection of Judge Elbert Eli Farman passed to his daughter, Lois Farman (wife of Gen. R. C. Richardson Jr.) to their son Brig. Gen. R. C. Richardson III and to the present Richardson family.

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