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Translated Egyptian Blue Paste Glass Heart Scarab: Ancient Egypt, Late Period to Ptolemaic, ca. 664 to 30 BCE. A large heart scarab formed from paste glass (known as frit) of a stunning dark cobalt-blue hue, formed to resemble the sacred beetle, with

0001: Translated Egyptian Blue Paste Glass Heart ScarabEst. $12,500-$17,500Lot Passed

Egyptian Predynastic Naqada II Blacktop Acorn Jar: Ancient Egypt, Predynastic period, Naqada II, ca. 3650 to 3300 BCE. A simple yet elegant redware pottery vessel formed from coiled Nile silt, its spout and shoulders fired at a slightly higher

0001A: Egyptian Predynastic Naqada II Blacktop Acorn JarEst. $2,000-$3,000Lot Passed

Egyptian New Kingdom Granite Lower Fragment of Figure: Ancient Egypt, New Kingdom, 18th to 20th Dynasty, ca. 1549 to 1077 BCE. An incredible lower fragment of a meticulously detailed figure, perhaps depicting a man born of wealth or royal lineage, that

0002: Egyptian New Kingdom Granite Lower Fragment of FigureEst. $14,000-$20,000Lot Passed

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Egyptian Amarna Limestone Relief Panel, 3 Men on Boat: Ancient Egypt, New Kingdom, Amarna Period, late 18th Dynasty, reign of Amenhotep III and Akhenaten, ca. 1361 to 1336 BCE. An exemplary fragment from a hand-carved limestone relief panel depicting

0002A: Egyptian Amarna Limestone Relief Panel, 3 Men on BoatEst. $30,000-$45,000

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Egyptian Amarna Limestone Relief Panel - Bull / Binding: Ancient Egypt, New Kingdom, Amarna Period, late 18th Dynasty, reign of Amenhotep III and Akhenaten, ca. 1361 to 1336 BCE. A gorgeous fragment of a hand-carved limestone relief panel of a rectangular

0002B: Egyptian Amarna Limestone Relief Panel - Bull / BindingEst. $30,000-$45,000Lot Passed

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Egyptian Scarab Cartouche of Ramesses I, ex-Mitry: Ancient Egypt, New Kingdom Period, 19th Dynasty, reign of Ramesses I, ca. 1292 to 1290 BCE. A petite mold-formed faience scarab of an ovoid form with a slender suspension hole perforated lengthwise

0002C: Egyptian Scarab Cartouche of Ramesses I, ex-MitryEst. $1,250-$1,750

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Translated Egyptian Polychrome Ushabti for Wah-Smen: Ancient Egypt, New Kingdom, 19th to 20th Dynasty, ca. 1292 to 1077 BCE. An attractive example of a mold-formed pottery ushabti covered in white pigment and accentuated with areas of red and black.

0002D: Translated Egyptian Polychrome Ushabti for Wah-SmenEst. $2,500-$3,500Lot Passed

Egyptian Faience Wedjat Eye Amulets + Scarabs (11 pcs): Ancient Egypt, Middle Kingdom to New Kingdom Period, 11th to 20th Dynasty, ca. 2130 to 1077 BCE. A lovely gathering of eleven attractive amulets formed from faience, stone, or wood, with ten bearing

0002E: Egyptian Faience Wedjat Eye Amulets + Scarabs (11 pcs)Est. $2,500-$3,500Lot Passed

Egyptian Faience Bead Cartouche of Thutmose I, ex-Mitry: Ancient Egypt, New Kingdom, 18th Dynasty, reign of Thutmose I, ca. 1503 to 1493 BCE. A petite bead of a characteristic ovoid form with a suspension hole perforated lengthwise through the body. The

0002F: Egyptian Faience Bead Cartouche of Thutmose I, ex-MitryEst. $1,250-$1,750Lot Passed

Egyptian Late Dynastic Alabaster Jar: Egypt, Late Dynastic Period, 26th to 31st Dynasty, ca. 664 to 332 BCE. A beautiful jar of a spherical form, hand-carved from white alabaster with pale brown veining throughout. The vessel has a round

0003: Egyptian Late Dynastic Alabaster JarEst. $2,500-$3,500Lot Passed

21K Gold Necklace w/ Egyptian Scarabs, Djed Pillars: Ancient Egypt, New Kingdom to Late Dynastic Period, 18th to 31st Dynasty, ca. 1549 to 332 BCE. A fabulous necklace composed of seven faience scarab pendants and six faience djed pillar pendants,

0003A: 21K Gold Necklace w/ Egyptian Scarabs, Djed PillarsEst. $3,000-$4,000Lot Passed

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Miniature Egyptian 23K+ Gold Standing Isis: Egyptian, Late Period, ca. 664 to 332 BCE. A striking 23K+ gold figure of Isis (Greek name for the Egyptian goddess Aset or Eset), standing with arms at her sides and her body presenting an erect

0003B: Miniature Egyptian 23K+ Gold Standing IsisEst. $3,000-$6,000

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Egyptian Predynastic Brecciated Marble Acorn Jar: Ancient Egypt, Pre-Dynastic Period, late Naqada II to early Naqada III, ca. 3400 to 3200 BCE. A beautiful and petite vessel that is hand-carved from brecciated marble of a soft tan hue. The jar

0004: Egyptian Predynastic Brecciated Marble Acorn JarEst. $3,500-$5,000Lot Passed

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Egyptian Steatite Bead Thutmose III / Electrum Brooch: Ancient Egypt, New Kingdom, 18th Dynasty, reign of Thutmose III, ca. 1479 to 1425 BCE. An attractive rectangular bead carved from yellow-brown steatite set inside a modern electrum setting decorated

0005: Egyptian Steatite Bead Thutmose III / Electrum BroochEst. $2,000-$3,000

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Egyptian Pre-Dynastic Marble Ovoid Jar, ex-Royal-Athena: Ancient Egypt, Pre-Dynastic Period, late Naqada II to early Naqada III, ca. 3200 BCE. A stunning ovoid jar with an elegant presentation evocative of ancient Egypt. The vessel is hand-carved from

0006: Egyptian Pre-Dynastic Marble Ovoid Jar, ex-Royal-AthenaEst. $7,000-$10,000Lot Passed

Huge Egyptian Pre-Dynastic Naqada III Flint Knife: Ancient Egypt, Pre-Dynastic Period, Naqada III, ca. 3200 to 3000 BCE. An exquisite example of a lengthy knife blade meant as a hand tool or to be used as a short scythe on the end of a wooden rod.

0007: Huge Egyptian Pre-Dynastic Naqada III Flint KnifeEst. $4,000-$6,000Lot Passed

Egyptian Painted Gesso / Wood Striding Servant Figure: Ancient Egypt, Middle Kingdom, 11th to 13th Dynasty, ca. 2130 to 1649 BCE. A wonderful example of a hand-carved wooden male figure, perhaps a servant in a tomb scene depicting events from everyday

0007A: Egyptian Painted Gesso / Wood Striding Servant FigureEst. $1,800-$2,500Lot Passed

18K+ Gold Bracelet w/ 7 Large Egyptian Faience Scarabs: Ancient Egypt, late Middle Kingdom to New Kingdom, 13th to 20th Dynasty, ca. 1803 to 1077 BCE. A beautiful, wearable bracelet with settings of 79% gold (equivalent to 18K+) and hallmarked, star-form

0007B: 18K+ Gold Bracelet w/ 7 Large Egyptian Faience ScarabsEst. $6,000-$9,000Lot Passed

Rare Set Egyptian 26th Dynasty Canopic Jars - Art Loss: Ancient Egypt, Late Dynastic Period, 26th Dynasty, ca. 664 to 525 BCE. A rare complete set of white and blue glazed faience canopic jars. Each is figural with its lid in the form of a head. Each

0008: Rare Set Egyptian 26th Dynasty Canopic Jars - Art LossEst. $50,000-$75,000Lot Passed

Egyptian Wood Mummy's Head Rest: Ancient Egypt, Late Dynastic Period, Dynasty 26, ca. 664 to 525 BCE. A well preserved wooden head rest, carved in 3 sections, used to support the head of a mummy. Headrests were essential parts of

0008A: Egyptian Wood Mummy's Head RestEst. $3,000-$4,500Lot Passed

Tall Egyptian Late Dynastic Alabaster Jar: Egypt, Late Dynastic Period, 26th to 31st Dynasty, ca. 664 to 332 BCE. A lovely, tall jar, hand-carved from soft honey-yellow alabaster with natural bands of stone veins coursing throughout the

0008B: Tall Egyptian Late Dynastic Alabaster JarEst. $2,000-$3,000Lot Passed

Published Egyptian Alabaster Situla, Rare Size: Ancient Egypt, Third Intermediate Period, 21st to 25th Dynasty, ca. 1070 to 664 BCE. An incredibly rare example of a sizable situla exhibiting a broad form, hand-carved from honey-yellow alabaster

0008C: Published Egyptian Alabaster Situla, Rare SizeEst. $6,000-$9,000Lot Passed

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Published Egyptian Stone Panel Ramesses III Cartouche: Ancient Egypt, New Kingdom, 20th Dynasty, reign of Ramesses III, ca. 1186 to 1155 BCE. A stunning limestone panel that is expertly etched on one side with the enclosed cartouche of the second pharaoh

0009: Published Egyptian Stone Panel Ramesses III CartoucheEst. $20,000-$28,000

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Published Egyptian Bronze Ram Horn, Lapis Lazuli Inlay: Ancient Egypt, Third Intermediate Period, XXIst Dynasty, ca. 1069 to 945 BCE. Wow! A stunning, near-lifesize cast bronze ram's horn with dozens of beautiful lapis lazuli inlays that create the

0009A: Published Egyptian Bronze Ram Horn, Lapis Lazuli InlayEst. $10,000-$15,000Lot Passed

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