Glazed powdered quartz composite (faience), 1.03 grams, 18.78 mm. Late Dynastic Period, circa 715-332 BC. A pale turquoise amulet depicting a seated Isis suckling the infant Horus. Some damage to the upper head in antiquity but otherwise complete. Reference: Andrews, C. Amulets of Ancient Egypt, London, 1994, p.22-3. Fine condition. Provenance: from an old English collection.

Glazed powdered quartz composite (faience), 32.99 grams, 102.34 mm. Late Period, circa 664-525 BC. A beautiful well proportioned shabti in white faience moulded on a small square plinth with an extended back section that terminates at the head. The shabti is of mummy form wearing tripartite wig and royal beard; the arms are crossed and hold a crook in one and a flail in the other. Reference: for an overview see Stewart, H. M. Egyptian Shabtis. Feet rejoined, a good piece in very fine condition. Provenance: ex an old English collection.

Glazed powdered quartz composite (faience), 28.11 grams, 97.97 mm. Late Period, circa 664-525 BC. A beautiful well proportioned shabti in white faience moulded on a small square plinth with an extended back section that terminates at the head. The shabti is of mummy form wearing tripartite wig and royal beard; the arms are crossed and hold a crook in one and a flail in the other. Reference: for an overview see Stewart, H. M. Egyptian Shabtis. Feet rejoined, a good piece in very fine condition. Provenance: ex an old English collection.

Glazed powdered quartz composite (faience), 28.14 grams, 107.91 mm. Late Period, circa 664-525 BC. A beautiful well proportioned shabti in white faience moulded on a small square plinth with an extended back section that terminates at the head. The shabti is of mummy form wearing tripartite wig and royal beard; the arms are crossed and hold a crook in one and a flail in the other. Reference: for an overview see Stewart, H. M. Egyptian Shabtis. Feet rejoined, a good piece in very fine condition. Provenance: ex an old English collection.

Glazed powdered quartz composite (faience), 0.81 grams, 17.19 mm. 11th-10th century BC. 3rd Intermediate Period (21st-25th Dynasties). The wedjat is the symbolic eye of the god, Horus, son of Osiris and the creator deity; the god's eyes are associated with the sun and moon. The piece is in two-tone faience, brown-black pupil, brow and surround detail on a blue surface, with transverse piercing. Reference: Andrews, C. Amulets of Ancient Egypt, London, 1994, p.44. Very fine condition. Provenance: from an old English collection.

Glazed powdered quartz composite (faience), 0.22 grams, 7.93 mm. 11th-10th century BC. 3rd Intermediate Period (21st-25th Dynasties). The wedjat is the symbolic eye of the god, Horus, son of Osiris and the creator deity; the god's eyes are associated with the sun and moon. The piece is in two-tone faience, chocolate brown pupil and brow on a deep turquoise surface, with transverse piercing. Reference: Andrews, C. Amulets of Ancient Egypt, London, 1994, p.44. Very fine condition. Provenance: from an old English collection.

Glazed powdered quartz composite (faience), 0.33 grams, 10.21 mm. Third Intermediate Period 1069-702 BC. A pale green amulet of a sow with characteristic arched back and dangling teats. The sow was among the animals sacrificed to Osiris annually and represented the night sky with its litter of stars. Made with a transverse piercing for suspension. Reference: Andrews, C. Amulets of Ancient Egypt, London, 1994, pl.35. Very fine condition. Provenance: from an old English collection.

Glazed powdered quartz composite (faience), 0.59 grams, 23.20 mm. Saite Period 664-525 BC. A blue-green amulet in the shape of the wadj or papyrus staff which assured the wearer of rejuvenation according to the rites recorded in the Book of the Dead, made with a transverse piercing for suspension. Reference: Andrews, C. Amulets of Ancient Egypt, London, 1994, p.82. Very fine condition. Provenance: from an old English collection.

Glazed powdered quartz composite (faience), 0.63 grams, 21.10 mm. Saite Period 664-525 BC. A large pale blue amulet in the shape of the wadj or papyrus staff which assured the wearer of rejuvenation according to the rites recorded in the Book of the Dead, made with a transverse piercing for suspension. Reference: Andrews, C. Amulets of Ancient Egypt, London, 1994, p.82. Fine condition. Provenance: from an old English collection.

Glazed powdered quartz composite (faience), 0.30 grams, 15.76 mm. Saite Period 664-525 BC. A small, pale green amulet depicting the god Thoth, associated with writing, in his human form with the ibis head. Made with a transverse piercing in the headdress for suspension. Feet lost in antiquity otherwise complete. Reference: Andrews, C. Amulets of Ancient Egypt, London, 1994, p.24. Fine condition. Provenance: from an old English collection.

Glazed powdered quartz composite (faience), 1.01 grams, 16.59 mm. Third Intermediate Period 1069-702 BC. A blue-green amulet of a sow with characteristic arched back and dangling teats. The sow was among the animals sacrificed to Osiris annually and represented the night sky with its litter of stars. Made with a transverse piercing in the upper block for suspension. Reference: Andrews, C. Amulets of Ancient Egypt, London, 1994, pl.35. Fine condition. Provenance: from an old English collection.

Terracotta, 4.62 grams, 50 cm [19 inches]. Circa 30 BC - 300 AD. An ancient Egyptian terracotta bead necklace re-strung and fitted with modern clasp. From the Coptic period, the time following suicide of Queen Cleopatra. This was when Egypt became a province of the Roman Empire, and the Coptic Christian church was formed by St. Mark. Reference: for an overview Thames & Hudson, The History of Beads from 30,000 BC to the Present. Extremely fine condition. Provenance: from an old English collection.

Terracotta, 5.68 grams, 51 cm [20 inches]. Circa 30 BC - 300 AD. An ancient Egyptian terracotta bead necklace re-strung and fitted with modern clasp. From the Coptic period, the time following suicide of Queen Cleopatra. This was when Egypt became a province of the Roman Empire, and the Coptic Christian church was formed by St. Mark. Reference: for an overview Thames & Hudson, The History of Beads from 30,000 BC to the Present. Extremely fine condition. Provenance: from an old English collection.

Gold and pink coral, 3.30 grams, 180 mm long [7 inches]. New Kingdom, circa 1,300 BC. These beads were made by the Egyptian people of the period known as the New Kingdom, the time of the greatest Egyptian Pharaohs, Tutankhamun and Rameses II. This bracelet has been restrung with a modern screw clasp to wear in modern times using 75 rare pink coral beads and 20 gold beads. Reference: Thames & Hudson, The History of Beads from 30,000 BC to the Present. Extremely fine condition. Provenance: from an old English collection.

Terracotta, 4.56 grams, 45 cm [17.5 inches]. Circa 30 BC - 300 AD. An ancient Egyptian terracotta bead necklace re-strung and fitted with modern clasp. From the Coptic period, the time following suicide of Queen Cleopatra. This was when Egypt became a province of the Roman Empire, and the Coptic Christian church was formed by St. Mark. Reference: for an overview Thames & Hudson, The History of Beads from 30,000 BC to the Present. Extremely fine condition. Provenance: from an old English collection.

Terracotta, 6.91 grams, 50 cm [20 inches]. Circa 30 BC - 300 AD. An ancient Egyptian terracotta bead necklace re-strung and fitted with modern clasp. From the Coptic period, the time following suicide of Queen Cleopatra. This was when Egypt became a province of the Roman Empire, and the Coptic Christian church was formed by St. Mark. Reference: for an overview Thames & Hudson, The History of Beads from 30,000 BC to the Present. Extremely fine condition. Provenance: from an old English collection.

Glazed powdered quartz composite (faience), 5.85 grams, 460 mm long [18 inches]. New Kingdom, circa 1,300 BC. These beads were made by the Egyptian people of the period known as the New Kingdom, the time of the greatest Egyptian Pharaohs, Tutankhamun and Rameses II. This necklace has been restrung with a modern screw clasp to wear in modern times using over 100 mainly circular and cylindrical composition beads with a great variety of colours such as turquoise, brown, green, red, etc. Reference: Thames & Hudson, The History of Beads from 30,000 BC to the Present, no. 446 a-e. Extremely fine condition. Provenance: from an old English collection.

Gold and pink coral, 3.09 grams, 180 mm long [7 inches]. New Kingdom, circa 1,300 BC. These beads were made by the Egyptian people of the period known as the New Kingdom, the time of the greatest Egyptian Pharaohs, Tutankhamun and Rameses II. This bracelet has been restrung with a modern screw clasp to wear in modern times using 80 rare pink coral beads and 15 gold beads. Reference: Thames & Hudson, The History of Beads from 30,000 BC to the Present. Extremely fine condition. Provenance: from an old English collection.

Glazed powdered quartz composite (faience), 26.60 grams, 95.87 mm. Late Period, circa 664-525 BC. A beautiful well proportioned shabti in white faience moulded on a small square plinth with an extended back section that terminates at the head. The shabti is of mummy form wearing tripartite wig and royal beard; the arms are crossed and hold a crook in one and a flail in the other. Reference: for an overview see Stewart, H. M. Egyptian Shabtis. Feet rejoined, a good piece in very fine condition. Provenance: ex an old English collection.

Glazed powdered quartz composite (faience), 0.25 grams, 8.72 mm. 11th-10th century BC. 3rd Intermediate Period (21st-25th Dynasties). The wedjat is the symbolic eye of the god, Horus, son of Osiris and the creator deity; the god's eyes are associated with the sun and moon. The piece is in two-tone faience, black pupil and brow on a pale blue surface, with transverse piercing. Reference: Andrews, C. Amulets of Ancient Egypt, London, 1994, p.44. Very fine condition. Provenance: from an old English collection.

Glazed powdered quartz composite (faience), 2.07 grams, 23.59 mm. Saite 26th Dynasty, circa 664-525 BC. A deep blue amulet featuring Shu, kneeling with arms upraised supporting a sun-disc above. Shu was responsible for raising Nut, the sun, and supporting her in the air. Made with a transverse piercing for suspension. Reference: Andrews, C. Amulets of Ancient Egypt, London, 1994, p.19. Very fine condition. Provenance: from an old English collection.

Terracotta, 3.87 grams, 38 cm [15 inches]. Circa 30 BC - 300 AD. An ancient Egyptian terracotta bead necklace re-strung and fitted with modern clasp. From the Coptic period, the time following suicide of Queen Cleopatra. This was when Egypt became a province of the Roman Empire, and the Coptic Christian church was formed by St. Mark. Reference: for an overview Thames & Hudson, The History of Beads from 30,000 BC to the Present. Extremely fine condition. Provenance: from an old English collection.

Glazed powdered quartz composite (faience), 1.17 grams, 18.97 mm. 11th-10th century BC. 3rd Intermediate Period (21st-25th Dynasties). The wedjat is the symbolic eye of the god, Horus, son of Osiris and the creator deity; the god's eyes are associated with the sun and moon. The piece is in two-tone faience, black pupil and brow on a pale blue surface, with transverse piercing. Reference: Andrews, C. Amulets of Ancient Egypt, London, 1994, p.44. Very fine condition. Provenance: from an old English collection.

Glazed powdered quartz composite (faience), 0.29 grams, 9.98 mm. 11th-10th century BC. 3rd Intermediate Period (21st-25th Dynasties). The wedjat is the symbolic eye of the god, Horus, son of Osiris and the creator deity; the god's eyes are associated with the sun and moon. The piece is in two-tone faience, black pupil, eye-outline and brow on a pale blue surface, with transverse piercing. Reference: Andrews, C. Amulets of Ancient Egypt, London, 1994, p.44. Very fine condition. Provenance: from an old English collection.

Glazed powdered quartz composite (faience), 0.30 grams, 17.18 mm. Saite Period 664-525 BC. A short blue-green amulet in the shape of the wadj or papyrus staff which assured the wearer of rejuvenation according to the rites recorded in the Book of the Dead, made with a loop for suspension. Reference: Andrews, C. Amulets of Ancient Egypt, London, 1994, p.82. Very fine condition. Provenance: from an old English collection.

Glazed powdered quartz composite (faience), 0.21 grams, 9.93 mm. 12th dynasty to Ptolemaic periods (1991 BC to 30 BC). A pale green amulet in the form of a D-section bar pierced longitudinally for suspension. Reference: cf. plano-convex wedjat eye amulets and other types, in Andrews, C. Amulets of Ancient Egypt, London, 1994. Fine condition. Provenance: from an old English collection.

Glazed powdered quartz composite (faience), 0.76 grams, 19.36 mm. Saite Period 664-525 BC. A pale green amulet of Anubis, the jackal-headed god of embalming who had to be propitiated to ensure entry into the afterlife. Made with a transverse piercing in the rear of the head for suspension. Reference: Andrews, C. Amulets of Ancient Egypt, London, 1994, p.24. Fine condition. Provenance: from an old English collection.

Glazed powdered quartz composite (faience), 0.81 grams, 18.95 mm. Late Dynastic Period, circa 715-332 BC. A blue-green amulet depicting Isis, seated on a high-backed throne, suckling the infant Horus. The back of the throne is pierced for suspension. Reference: Andrews, C. Amulets of Ancient Egypt, London, 1994, p.22-3. Good fine condition. Provenance: from an old English collection.

Glazed powdered quartz composite (faience), 0.76 grams, 19.76 mm. Saite Period 664-525 BC. A pale turquoise amulet depicting the god Thoth, associated with writing, in his human form with the ibis head and atef crown. Made with a transverse piercing in the headdress for suspension. Reference: Andrews, C. Amulets of Ancient Egypt, London, 1994, p.27. Fine condition. Provenance: from an old English collection.

Terracotta, 5.10 grams, 46 cm [18 inches]. Circa 30 BC - 300 AD. An ancient Egyptian terracotta bead necklace re-strung and fitted with modern clasp. From the Coptic period, the time following suicide of Queen Cleopatra. This was when Egypt became a province of the Roman Empire, and the Coptic Christian church was formed by St. Mark. Reference: for an overview Thames & Hudson, The History of Beads from 30,000 BC to the Present. Extremely fine condition. Provenance: from an old English collection.

Glazed powdered quartz composite (faience), 2.29 grams, 180 mm long [7 inches]. New Kingdom, circa 1,300 BC. These beads were made by the Egyptian people of the period known as the New Kingdom, the time of the greatest Egyptian Pharaohs, Tutankhamun and Rameses II. This bracelet has been restrung with a modern screw clasp to wear in modern times using over 50 mainly circular and cylindrical composition beads with a great variety of colours such as turquoise, brown, green, red, etc. Reference: Thames & Hudson, The History of Beads from 30,000 BC to the Present, no. 446 a-e. Extremely fine condition. Provenance: from an old English collection.

Glazed powdered quartz composite (faience), 0.60 grams, 12.65 mm. 11th-10th century BC. 3rd Intermediate Period (21st-25th Dynasties). The wedjat is the symbolic eye of the god, Horus, son of Osiris and the creator deity; the god's eyes are associated with the sun and moon. The piece is in turquoise faience, with transverse piercing through the upper extension. Reference: Andrews, C. Amulets of Ancient Egypt, London, 1994, p.44. Fine condition. Provenance: from an old English collection.

Glazed powdered quartz composite (faience), 0.56 grams, 13.00 mm. 11th-10th century BC. 3rd Intermediate Period (21st-25th Dynasties). The wedjat is the symbolic eye of the god, Horus, son of Osiris and the creator deity; the god's eyes are associated with the sun and moon. The piece is bifacial, in two-tone faience, with a cream-brown pupil on a pale blue surface, with transverse piercing. Reference: Andrews, C. Amulets of Ancient Egypt, London, 1994, p.44. Very fine condition. Provenance: from an old English collection.

Glazed powdered quartz composite (faience), 0.38 grams, 10.88 mm. Late Dynastic Period, 27th dynasty, Circa 525-343 BC. A glazed green amulet in the form of the addorsed foreparts of two lions reclining on a plinth. Provided with a suspension loop above. Reference: Flinders Petrie, W.M. Amulets Illustrated by the Egyptian Collection in University College, London, London, reprinted 1994, pl.XXXIX item 220c. Fine condition. Provenance: from an old English collection.

Glazed powdered quartz composite (faience), 0.42 grams, 15.29 mm. Late Dynastic Period, circa 715-332 BC. A glossy turquoise amulet showing Bes, with his pot belly and bow legs, wearing a plumed headdress. This form of amulet was worn mostly by women and children. Made with two transverse piercings for suspension. Reference: Andrews, C. Amulets of Ancient Egypt, London, 1994, pl.37. Fine condition. Provenance: from an old English collection.

Glazed powdered quartz composite (faience), 0.85 grams, 10.24 mm. New Kingdom, 18th-19th Dynasties (1550-1070 BC). A dark green amulet in the form of a truncated cone with fluted sides representing the lotus flower. Floral amulets were symbolic of regeneration and resurrection. Reference: Andrews, C. Amulets of Ancient Egypt, London, 1994, p.88. Fine condition. Provenance: from an old English collection.

Glazed powdered quartz composite (faience), 0.17 grams, 9.23 mm. 12th dynasty to Ptolemaic periods (1991 BC to 30 BC). A pale green amulet in the form of a flat-section bar pierced longitudinally for suspension, with corrugated edges and incised bilinear saltires on the broad faces. Reference: cf. plano-convex wedjat eye amulets and other types, in Andrews, C. Amulets of Ancient Egypt, London, 1994. Very fine condition. Provenance: from an old English collection.

Glazed powdered quartz composite (faience), 4.27 grams, 510 mm long [20 inches]. New Kingdom, circa 1,300 BC. These beads were made by the Egyptian people of the period known as the New Kingdom, the time of the greatest Egyptian Pharaohs, Tutankhamun and Rameses II. This necklace has been restrung with a modern screw clasp to wear in modern times using over 60 mainly circular and cylindrical composition beads of turquoise and white with a white Cartouche pendant in the centre. Reference: Thames & Hudson, The History of Beads from 30,000 BC to the Present, no. 446 a-e. Extremely fine condition. Provenance: from an old English collection.

Glazed powdered quartz composite (faience), 0.72 grams, 19.84 mm. Third Intermediate Period, circa 1069-702 BC. A pale green amulet depisting the lion-headed god Mayhes, standing, wearing the atef crown. The amulet is formed with a transverse piercing behind the head for suspension. Mayhes (known in Greek as Miyses) was a son of Bastet who fought with the sun-god against the serpent, Apophis. Reference: Andrews, C. Amulets of Ancient Egypt, London, 1994, p.25. Good fine condition. Provenance: from an old English collection.

Gold, lapis lazuli and glazed powdered quartz composite (faience), 15.25 grams, 490 mm long [19 inches]. New Kingdom, circa 1,300 BC. These beads were made by the Egyptian people of the period known as the New Kingdom, the time of the greatest Egyptian Pharaohs, Tutankhamun and Rameses II. This necklace has been restrung with a modern screw clasp to wear in modern times using over 60 gold and lapis lazuli circular and cylindrical beads, with a glazed powdered quartz composite (faience) Thoth pendant in the centre. The god Thoth in his human form with the ibis head was associated with writing. Reference: Thames & Hudson, The History of Beads from 30,000 BC to the Present. Extremely fine condition. Provenance: from an old English collection.

Glazed powdered quartz composite (faience), 0.67 grams, 15.16 mm. Late Period, 26th-30th Dynasties (664-343 BC). A dark green glossy amulet showing the god Shu, kneeling with his arms raised to support the sun. The amulet is formed with a transverse piercing behind the shoulders to accept a suspension loop or string. Reference: Andrews, C. Amulets of Ancient Egypt, London, 1994, pl.7. Fine condition. Provenance: from an old English collection.

Glazed powdered quartz composite (faience), 0.78 grams, 17.28 mm. Late Dynastic Period, circa 715-332 BC. A blue amulet showing Bes, with his pot belly and bow legs, wearing a plumed headdress. This form of amulet was worn mostly by women and children. Made with a transverse piercing for suspension. Reference: Andrews, C. Amulets of Ancient Egypt, London, 1994, pl.37. Good fine condition. Provenance: from an old English collection.

Glazed powdered quartz composite (faience), 0.60 grams, 18.09 mm. Saite Period 664-525 BC. A deep blue glazed amulet depicting the god Thoth, associated with writing, in his human form with the ibis head. Made with a transverse piercing in the shoulders for suspension. Reference: Andrews, C. Amulets of Ancient Egypt, London, 1994, fig.20. Fine condition. Provenance: from an old English collection.

Glazed powdered quartz composite (faience), 0.64 grams, 22.25 mm. Saite Period 664-525 BC. A large pale blue amulet in the shape of the wadj or papyrus staff which assured the wearer of rejuvenation according to the rites recorded in the Book of the Dead, made with a transverse piercing for suspension. Reference: Andrews, C. Amulets of Ancient Egypt, London, 1994, p.82. Very fine condition. Provenance: from an old English collection.

Glazed powdered quartz composite (faience) and gold, 4.21 grams, 500 mm long [19.5 inches]. New Kingdom, circa 1,300 BC. These beads were made by the Egyptian people of the period known as the New Kingdom, the time of the greatest Egyptian Pharaohs, Tutankhamun and Rameses II. This necklace has been restrung with a modern screw clasp to wear in modern times using over 100 mainly circular and cylindrical composition beads of turquoise and white with three globular gold beads in the centre. Reference: Thames & Hudson, The History of Beads from 30,000 BC to the Present, no. 446 a-e. Extremely fine condition. Provenance: from an old English collection.

Glazed powdered quartz composite (faience), 5.98 grams, 460 mm long [18 inches]. New Kingdom, circa 1,300 BC. These beads were made by the Egyptian people of the period known as the New Kingdom, the time of the greatest Egyptian Pharaohs, Tutankhamun and Rameses II. This necklace has been restrung with a modern screw clasp to wear in modern times using over 100 mainly circular and cylindrical composition beads with a great variety of colours such as turquoise, brown, green, red, etc. Reference: Thames & Hudson, The History of Beads from 30,000 BC to the Present, no. 446 a-e. Extremely fine condition. Provenance: from an old English collection.

Glazed powdered quartz composite (faience), 3.84 grams, 180 mm long [7 inches]. New Kingdom, circa 1,300 BC. These beads were made by the Egyptian people of the period known as the New Kingdom, the time of the greatest Egyptian Pharaohs, Tutankhamun and Rameses II. This bracelet has been restrung with a modern screw clasp to wear in modern times using over 50 mainly circular and cylindrical composition beads with a great variety of colours such as turquoise, brown, green, red, etc. Reference: Thames & Hudson, The History of Beads from 30,000 BC to the Present, no. 446 a-e. Extremely fine condition. Provenance: from an old English collection.

Glazed powdered quartz composite (faience), 2.09 grams, 180 mm long [7 inches]. New Kingdom, circa 1,300 BC. These beads were made by the Egyptian people of the period known as the New Kingdom, the time of the greatest Egyptian Pharaohs, Tutankhamun and Rameses II. This bracelet has been restrung with a modern screw clasp to wear in modern times using over 50 mainly circular and cylindrical composition beads with a great variety of colours such as turquoise, brown, green, red, etc. Reference: Thames & Hudson, The History of Beads from 30,000 BC to the Present, no. 446 a-e. Extremely fine condition. Provenance: from an old English collection.

Glazed powdered quartz composite (faience), 25.85 grams, 98.63 mm. Late Period, circa 664-525 BC. A beautiful well proportioned shabti in white faience moulded on a small square plinth with an extended back section that terminates at the head. The shabti is of mummy form wearing tripartite wig and royal beard; the arms are crossed and hold a crook in one and a flail in the other. Reference: for an overview see Stewart, H. M. Egyptian Shabtis. Feet rejoined, a good piece in very fine condition. Provenance: ex an old English collection.

Glazed powdered quartz composite (faience), 4.15 grams, 470 mm long [18.5 inches]. New Kingdom, circa 1,300 BC. These beads were made by the Egyptian people of the period known as the New Kingdom, the time of the greatest Egyptian Pharaohs, Tutankhamun and Rameses II. This necklace has been restrung with a modern screw clasp to wear in modern times using over 100 mainly circular and cylindrical composition beads with a great variety of colours such as turquoise, brown, green, red, etc. Reference: Thames & Hudson, The History of Beads from 30,000 BC to the Present, no. 446 a-e. Extremely fine condition. Provenance: from an old English collection.

Glazed powdered quartz composite (faience), 1.83 grams, 190 mm long [7.5 inches]. New Kingdom, circa 1,300 BC. These beads were made by the Egyptian people of the period known as the New Kingdom, the time of the greatest Egyptian Pharaohs, Tutankhamun and Rameses II. This bracelet has been restrung with a modern screw clasp to wear in modern times using over 50 mainly circular and cylindrical composition beads with a great variety of colours such as turquoise, brown, green, red, etc. Reference: Thames & Hudson, The History of Beads from 30,000 BC to the Present, no. 446 a-e. Extremely fine condition. Provenance: from an old English collection.

Glazed powdered quartz composite (faience), 1.79 grams, 190 mm long [7.5 inches]. New Kingdom, circa 1,300 BC. These beads were made by the Egyptian people of the period known as the New Kingdom, the time of the greatest Egyptian Pharaohs, Tutankhamun and Rameses II. This bracelet has been restrung with a modern screw clasp to wear in modern times using over 60 mainly circular and cylindrical composition beads with a great variety of colours such as turquoise, brown, green, red, etc. Reference: Thames & Hudson, The History of Beads from 30,000 BC to the Present, no. 446 a-e. Extremely fine condition. Provenance: from an old English collection.

Glazed powdered quartz composite (faience), 0.78 grams, 15.70 mm. Late Dynastic Period, circa 715-332 BC. A glossy dark green amulet showing Bes, with his pot belly and bow legs, wearing a plumed headdress. This form of amulet was worn mostly by women and children. Made with a transverse piercing for suspension. Reference: Andrews, C. Amulets of Ancient Egypt, London, 1994, pl.37. Fine condition. Provenance: from an old English collection.

Glazed powdered quartz composite (faience), 0.14 grams, 6.70 mm. 11th-10th century BC. 12th dynasty to Ptolemaic periods (1991 BC to 30 BC). The wedjat is the symbolic eye of the god, Horus, son of Osiris. The multiple-eye amulet formed the model for a thick cartouche with ribbed detail. The piece is in blue-green faience, made with a transverse piercing for suspension. Reference: Flinders Petrie, W.M. Amulets Illustrated by the Egyptian Collection in University College, London, London, reprinted 1994, p.33. Very fine condition. Provenance: from an old English collection.

Glazed powdered quartz composite (faience), 0.63 grams, 15.77 mm. Twenty-sixth to Thirtieth Dynasties circa 664-343 BC. A pale blue amulet depicting Khnum, the ram-headed creator god who caused the Nile to rise and fertilize the adjoining lands. Made with a transverse piercing behind the shoulders for suspension. Reference: Andrews, C. Amulets of Ancient Egypt, London, 1994, p.30. Fine condition. Provenance: from an old English collection.

Glazed powdered quartz composite (faience), 0.51 grams, 16.72 mm. Saite Period 664-525 BC. A pale blue amulet of Anubis, the jackal-headed god of embalming who had to be propitiated to ensure entry into the afterlife. Made with a loop behind the shoulders and transverse piercing for suspension. Reference: Andrews, C. Amulets of Ancient Egypt, London, 1994, p.24. Fine condition. Provenance: from an old English collection.

Glazed powdered quartz composite (faience), 0.96 grams, 20.38 mm. Late Dynastic Period circa 715-332 BC. A pale green amulet of Taweret with hippopotamus head, arms folded beneath the breasts, standing upright before a post, pierced for suspension. Taweret (known to the Greeks as Thoeris) was associated with childbirth, and was a powerful and benevolent deity. Reference: Andrews, C. Amulets of Ancient Egypt, London, 1994, p.40. Good fine condition. Provenance: from an old English collection.

Glazed powdered quartz composite (faience), 0.16 grams, 8.15 mm. 11th-10th century BC. 3rd Intermediate Period (21st-25th Dynasties). The wedjat is the symbolic eye of the god, Horus, son of Osiris and the creator deity; the god's eyes are associated with the sun and moon. The piece is in deep blue faience, with transverse piercing. Reference: Andrews, C. Amulets of Ancient Egypt, London, 1994, p.44. Very fine condition. Provenance: from an old English collection.

Glazed powdered quartz composite (faience), 0.14 grams, 6.38 mm. 11th-10th century BC. 12th dynasty to Ptolemaic periods (1991 BC to 30 BC). The multiple-eye amulet formed the model for a thick openwork cartouche. The piece is in blue-green faience, made with a transverse piercing for suspension. Reference: Flinders Petrie, W.M. Amulets Illustrated by the Egyptian Collection in University College, London, London, reprinted 1994, p.33. Very fine condition. Provenance: from an old English collection.

Glazed powdered quartz composite (faience), 0.56 grams, 15.84 mm. Late Period, 26th-30th Dynasties (664-343 BC). A pale green amulet showing the god Shu, kneeling with his arms raised to support the sun above his head. The amulet is formed with a transverse piercing behind the head for suspension. Reference: Andrews, C. Amulets of Ancient Egypt, London, 1994, pl.7. One arm lost in antiquity, otherwise very fine condition. Provenance: from an old English collection.

Glazed powdered quartz composite (faience) and gold, 3.88 grams, 480 mm long [19 inches]. New Kingdom, circa 1,300 BC. These beads were made by the Egyptian people of the period known as the New Kingdom, the time of the greatest Egyptian Pharaohs, Tutankhamun and Rameses II. This bracelet has been restrung with a modern screw clasp to wear in modern times using over 100 mainly circular and cylindrical composition beads of turquoise and white with three decorated globular gold beads in the centre. Reference: Thames & Hudson, The History of Beads from 30,000 BC to the Present, no. 446 a-e. Extremely fine condition. Provenance: from an old English collection.

Glazed powdered quartz composite (faience), 1.86 grams, 190 mm long [7.5 inches]. New Kingdom, circa 1,300 BC. These beads were made by the Egyptian people of the period known as the New Kingdom, the time of the greatest Egyptian Pharaohs, Tutankhamun and Rameses II. This bracelet has been restrung with a modern screw clasp to wear in modern times using over 40 mainly circular and cylindrical composition beads with a great variety of colours such as turquoise, brown, green, red, etc. Reference: Thames & Hudson, The History of Beads from 30,000 BC to the Present, no. 446 a-e. Extremely fine condition. Provenance: from an old English collection.

Glazed powdered quartz composite (faience), 1.76 grams, 190 mm long [7.5 inches]. New Kingdom, circa 1,300 BC. These beads were made by the Egyptian people of the period known as the New Kingdom, the time of the greatest Egyptian Pharaohs, Tutankhamun and Rameses II. This bracelet has been restrung with a modern screw clasp to wear in modern times using over 40 mainly circular and cylindrical composition beads with a great variety of colours such as turquoise, brown, green, red, etc. Reference: Thames & Hudson, The History of Beads from 30,000 BC to the Present, no. 446 a-e. Extremely fine condition. Provenance: from an old English collection.

Glazed powdered quartz composite (faience), 2.28 grams, 190 mm long [7.5 inches]. New Kingdom, circa 1,300 BC. These beads were made by the Egyptian people of the period known as the New Kingdom, the time of the greatest Egyptian Pharaohs, Tutankhamun and Rameses II. This bracelet has been restrung with a modern screw clasp to wear in modern times using over 50 mainly circular and cylindrical composition beads with a great variety of colours such as turquoise, brown, green, red, etc. Reference: Thames & Hudson, The History of Beads from 30,000 BC to the Present, no. 446 a-e. Extremely fine condition. Provenance: from an old English collection.

Glazed powdered quartz composite (faience), 2.42 grams, 200 mm long [8 inches]. New Kingdom, circa 1,300 BC. These beads were made by the Egyptian people of the period known as the New Kingdom, the time of the greatest Egyptian Pharaohs, Tutankhamun and Rameses II. This bracelet has been restrung with a modern screw clasp to wear in modern times using over 60 mainly circular and cylindrical composition beads with a great variety of colours such as turquoise, brown, green, red, etc. Reference: Thames & Hudson, The History of Beads from 30,000 BC to the Present, no. 446 a-e. Extremely fine condition. Provenance: from an old English collection.

Faience, 1.80 grams, 34.16 mm. Saite Period 664-525 BC. A large blue-white amulet of Anubis, the jackal-headed god of embalming who had to be propitiated to ensure entry into the afterlife. Made with a transverse piercing for suspension. Some damage to one ear, and base re-joined but otherwise complete. Reference: Andrews, C. Amulets of Ancient Egypt, London, 1994, p.24. Very fine condition. Provenance: from an old English collection.

Faience, 28.50 grams, 95.62 mm. Late Period, circa 664-525 BC. A beautiful well proportioned shabti in white faience moulded on a small square plinth with an extended back section that terminates at the head. The shabti is of mummy form wearing tripartite wig and royal beard; the arms are crossed and hold a crook in one and a flail in the other. Reference: for an overview see Stewart, H. M. Egyptian Shabtis. A good piece in very fine condition. Provenance: ex an old English collection.

Faience, 0.45 grams; 14.04 mm. Late Dynastic Period, Circa 715-332 BC. A beautiful light blue coloured amulet in the form of the crocodile god. Sobek was most popular in the city of Arsinoe; the Greeks renamed the city Crocodilopolis. Ancient Egyptians would keep crocodiles in pools and temples. They ornamented the crocodiles with jewels in honor of their beloved god, Sobek. The people of ancient Egypt worshiped Sobek in order to appease him, the crocodiles, and to insure the fertility of their people and crops. Made with a hole through its centre for suspension. Extremely fine condition. Provenance: from an old English collection.

Faience, 0.09 grams, 6.22 mm. 11th-10th century BC. 3rd Intermediate Period (21st-25th Dynasties). The wedjat is the symbolic eye of the god, Horus, son of Osiris and the creator deity; the god's eyes are associated with the sun and moon. The piece is in deep blue-black faience, with transverse piercing. Reference: Andrews, C. Amulets of Ancient Egypt, London, 1994, p.44. Very fine condition. Provenance: from an old English collection.

Faience, 0.44 grams, 14.80 mm. Twenty-sixth to Thirtieth Dynasties circa 664-343 BC. A pale green amulet depicting Khnum, the ram-headed creator god who caused the Nile to rise and fertilize the adjoining lands. Made with a transverse piercing for suspension. Reference: Andrews, C. Amulets of Ancient Egypt, London, 1994, p.24. Very fine condition. Provenance: from an old English collection.

Glazed faience, 0.31 grams, 9.81 mm. 11th-10th century BC. 12th dynasty to Ptolemaic periods (1991 BC to 30 BC). The multiple-eye amulet formed the model for a thick openwork discoid. The piece is in pale blue-green faience, made with a transverse piercing for suspension. Reference: Flinders Petrie, W.M. Amulets Illustrated by the Egyptian Collection in University College, London, London, reprinted 1994, p.33. Very fine condition. Provenance: from an old English collection.

Faience, 0.14 grams, 7.59 mm. 11th-10th century BC. 3rd Intermediate Period (21st-25th Dynasties). The wedjat is the symbolic eye of the god, Horus, son of Osiris and the creator deity; the god's eyes are associated with the sun and moon. The piece is in deep green faience, with transverse piercing. Reference: Andrews, C. Amulets of Ancient Egypt, London, 1994, p.44. Very fine condition. Provenance: from an old English collection.

Faience, 0.06 grams, 6.41 mm. 11th-10th century BC. 3rd Intermediate Period (21st-25th Dynasties). The wedjat is the symbolic eye of the god, Horus, son of Osiris and the creator deity; the god's eyes are associated with the sun and moon. The piece is in blue-green faience, with openwork pupil and with transverse piercing. Reference: Andrews, C. Amulets of Ancient Egypt, London, 1994, p.44. Very fine condition. Provenance: from an old English collection.

Faience, 0.49 grams, 12.97 mm. 11th-10th century BC. 3rd Intermediate Period (21st-25th Dynasties). The wedjat is the symbolic eye of the god, Horus, son of Osiris and the creator deity; the god's eyes are associated with the sun and moon. The piece is in two-tone faience, pale brown pupils on a pale blue surface, with transverse piercing. Reference: Andrews, C. Amulets of Ancient Egypt, London, 1994, p.44. Very fine condition. Provenance: from an old English collection.

Faience, 0.19 grams, 9.02 mm. 11th-10th century BC. 3rd Intermediate Period (21st-25th Dynasties). The wedjat is the symbolic eye of the god, Horus, son of Osiris and the creator deity; the god's eyes are associated with the sun and moon. The piece is in two-tone faience, black pupil and brow on a pale blue surface, with transverse piercing. Reference: Andrews, C. Amulets of Ancient Egypt, London, 1994, p.44. Very fine condition. Provenance: from an old English collection.

Faience, 0.19 grams, 8.21 mm. 11th-10th century BC. 3rd Intermediate Period (21st-25th Dynasties). The wedjat is the symbolic eye of the god, Horus, son of Osiris and the creator deity; the god's eyes are associated with the sun and moon. The piece is in two-tone faience, black pupils a on a deep blue-green surface, with transverse piercing. Reference: Andrews, C. Amulets of Ancient Egypt, London, 1994, p.44. Very fine condition. Provenance: from an old English collection.

Faience, 0.13 grams, 7.96 mm. 11th-10th century BC. 3rd Intermediate Period (21st-25th Dynasties). The wedjat is the symbolic eye of the god, Horus, son of Osiris and the creator deity; the god's eyes are associated with the sun and moon. The piece is in two-tone faience, black pupil and surround detail on a deep blue surface, with transverse piercing. Reference: Andrews, C. Amulets of Ancient Egypt, London, 1994, p.44. Very fine condition. Provenance: from an old English collection.

Faience, 0.38 grams, 9.51 mm. 11th-10th century BC. 3rd Intermediate Period (21st-25th Dynasties). The wedjat is the symbolic eye of the god, Horus, son of Osiris and the creator deity; the god's eyes are associated with the sun and moon. The piece is in two-tone faience, blue-black pupil, brow and surround detail on a blue surface, with transverse piercing. Reference: Andrews, C. Amulets of Ancient Egypt, London, 1994, p.44. Very fine condition. Provenance: from an old English collection.

Faience, 1.25 grams, 24.86 mm. 11th-10th century BC. 3rd Intermediate Period (21st-25th Dynasties). The wedjat is the eye of the falcon-headed god, Horus, son of Osiris and the creator deity; the god's eyes are associated with the sun and moon. The piece is in deep blue faience, with moulded detail and openwork lower section, plain reverse and transverse piercing. Reference: Andrews, C. Amulets of Ancient Egypt, London, 1994, p.44 and pl.46. Very fine condition. Provenance: from an old English collection.

Faience, 2.52 grams, 26.92 mm. 11th-10th century BC. 3rd Intermediate Period (21st-25th Dynasties). The wedjat is the eye of the falcon-headed god, Horus, son of Osiris and the creator deity; the god's eyes are associated with the sun and moon. The piece is in creamy white faience, with moulded detail and some remains of blue and brown detailing, plain reverse and transverse piercing. Reference: Andrews, C. Amulets of Ancient Egypt, London, 1994, p.44 and pl.46. Very fine condition. Provenance: from an old English collection.

Faience, 0.86 grams, 21.31 mm. Late Dynastic Period, circa 715-332 BC. A deep green amulet depicting a seated Isis suckling the infant Horus. Made with a transverse piercing for suspension. Reference: Andrews, C. Amulets of Ancient Egypt, London, 1994, p.22-3. Very fine condition. Provenance: from an old English collection.

Glazed faience, 0.10 grams, 6.52 mm. 11th-10th century BC. 12th dynasty to Ptolemaic periods (1991 BC to 30 BC). The multiple-eye amulet formed the model for a thick openwork cartouche. The piece is in blue faience, made with a transverse piercing for suspension. Reference: Flinders Petrie, W.M. Amulets Illustrated by the Egyptian Collection in University College, London, London, reprinted 1994, p.33. Very fine condition. Provenance: from an old English collection.

Faience, 2.24 grams, 24.24 mm. Saite 26th Dynasty, circa 664-525 BC. A deep turquoise amulet featuring Shu, kneeling with arms upraised supporting a sun-disc above. Shu was responsible for raising Nut, the sun, and supporting her in the air. Made with a transverse piercing for suspension. Reference: Andrews, C. Amulets of Ancient Egypt, London, 1994, p.19. Very fine condition. Provenance: from an old English collection.

Faience, 0.28 grams, 12.35 mm. Late Dynastic Period, circa 715-332 BC. A green amulet of the afef house fly, included in burials for protection against the insect's association with disease. Made with a transverse piercing for suspension. Reference: Andrews, C. Amulets of Ancient Egypt, London, 1994, pl.48. Very fine condition. Provenance: from an old English collection.

Faience, 2.47 grams, 25.48 mm. 11th-10th century BC. 3rd Intermediate Period (21st-25th Dynasties). The wedjat is the eye of the falcon-headed god, Horus, son of Osiris and the creator deity; the god's eyes are associated with the sun and moon. The piece is in pale blue faience, with incised detail on the face, a plain reverse and transverse piercing. The pupil is a raised disc of red-brown material. Reference: Andrews, C. Amulets of Ancient Egypt, London, 1994, p.44 and pl.46. Chipped, but very fine condition. Provenance: from an old English collection.

Faience, 0.39 grams, 12.28 mm. Saite Period 664-525 BC. A dark green amulet in the shape of an amphora or vase which symbolized libations poured for the dead. Made with a transverse piercing for suspension. Reference: Andrews, C. Amulets of Ancient Egypt, London, 1994, p.94-5. Very fine condition. Provenance: from an old English collection.