English & European Ceramics & Glass - 13th September 2011

Lot 60

Eight small Egyptian faïence amulets

Estimate £300 - £500 | Hammer £1300

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Description

Eight small Egyptian faïence amulets, all mounted on card, an Egyptian faïence wedjat eye amulet, 1069-715 BC, painted in black on a turquoise ground, and an Egyptian carved wood handle in the form of a hippo, 7.4cm max. (3) Provenance: the eye formerly in the collection of Cyril Aldred (1914-91) and thence by descent.