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The hieroglyphs are of the so called anra design, a magic spell in the ancient Egyptian belief. The scarab is from the 13th to 15th dynasty. It is described in the catalogue of Gautier-Vodoz.

The motive exhibits two symmetry axes and at least six triangles. A wonderful artistic expression of the highly evolved Egyptian maths. This scarab is described in the catalogue of Irène Gautier-Vodoz.

The scene shows a walking lion. It is framed by an oval cord. This scarab is described in the catalogue of Irène Gautier-Vodoz.

The hieroglyphs of the anra type are to be interpreted as magical formula. From the Second Intermediate Period of ancient Egpyt. This scaraboid is described in the catalogue of Gautier-Vodoz.

Italisches Tüllenbeil mit breiter Schneide. Späte Bronzezeit Italiens. Vollständig intakt mit wunderschöner dunkler Patina.

Perfectly preserved, large piece with beautiful patina. From an old German collection.

The stamp shows the anra formula in a cartouche. The amulet should thus serve a magic or ritual purpose for its owner.

Interesting scarab amulet from the Second Intermediate Period. The seal shows a falcon headed creature facing an Egyptian cobra. This scarab can be found in the catalogue of Irène Gautier-Vodoz.

The beetle stone bears a popular motive of the Middle Empire. A nice example of its kind. This scarab is described in the catalogue of Irène Gautier-Vodoz.

Amulet for protection. Stilized lotus flowers on the upper side. Magic formula on the lower side. This scarab is described in the catalogue of Irène Gautier-Vodoz.

The cowroid has an interesting decoration across the upper surface. The lower surface is inscribed with hieroglyphs. This cowroid is discussed in the catalogue of Gautier-Vodoz.

Perfectly preserved, large piece with beautiful patina. From an old German collection.

Perfectly preserved, large piece with beautiful patina. From an old German collection.

Perfectly preserved, large piece with beautiful patina. From an old German collection.

The Ankh on the bottom side of this ancient egyptian scarab symbolized life or afterlife. The symbol is framed by volutes.

Gussform aus Terrakotta, für ein Amulett in Form eines Blütenblatts. 18. bis 19. Dynastie, 1600 v. Chr. bis 1100 v. Chr., Altes Ägypten.

Gussform aus Terrakotta, für ein Amulett in Form eines Blütenblatts. 18. bis 19. Dynastie, 1600 v. Chr. bis 1100 v. Chr., Altes Ägypten.

Bronzezeitliche Knopfsichel mit fließend geformtem Sichelrund und einer flach-konkaven Klinge. 2. Hälfte des 2. Jt. v. Chr., Europa. 100mm lang.

Gussform aus Terrakotta, für ein Amulett in Form eines Blütenblatts. 18. bis 19. Dynastie, 1600 v. Chr. bis 1100 v. Chr., Altes Ägypten.

The stamp depicts a sphinx with pharaoh headcloth walking towards the Ankh symbol of life. The amulet should exert a protective function on the one carrying or owning it.

Preiswertes Skarabäussiegel mit leichtem Schaden. Dekoratives Siegel schön erhalten mit geometrischem Motiv. Reste von Fayence. 12. bis 18. Dynastie. 17mm lang.

Große Keramik aus Lorestan. Einhenkliger Krug von eleganter Form. Über 20cm hoch. 1500 bis 500 v. Chr., Späte Bronzezeit bis Eisenzeit.

Two lions are fighting with two buffalos. The balance and detail of the scene is an impressive demonstration of the Akkadian seal engraver's skill. Old Akkadian, around 2300 BC.

Große Keramik aus Lorestan. Amphore mit Ritzdekor. 18,5cm hoch. 2000 bis 500 v. Chr., Mittlere Bronzezeit bis Eisenzeit.

Egyptian wall tile from the Old Kingdom, 2nd to 3rd dynasty. The tile type is known from the famous step pyramid of king Djoser.

Ca 1000 v.Chr., 21. Dynastie, Dritte Zwischenzeit. Der Stempel zeigt ein Muster aus 10 Kreisen, Ober- und Unterseite vollständig und museal erhalten.

Very well preserved axe head. Late Bronze Age, 10th to 9th cent. BC.

Very well preserved axe head. Late Bronze Age, 10th to 9th cent. BC.

Very well preserved axe head. Late Bronze Age, 10th to 9th cent. BC.

Große luristanische Speerspitze mit Spuren von Kampfeinsatz. 2500 bis 1000 v. Chr., 185mm lang. Zeugnis der eigenständigen Kultur in der persischen Provinz Luristan.

Engraved in fine detail and well preserved. Scene with three gods. Three columns of cuneiform inscription name the owner Aham-Lurshi. Approx. 1900 to 1600 BC.

Ägyptische Totenfigur der 3. Zwischenzeit. Schöne türkise Fayence. Aufgemalte Hieroglyphen, Stirnband und Korb. Eindrucksvoller Uschepti.