Egypt and North Africa - Recent acquisitions - Sold antiquities
Archive of sold antiquities
All artefacts sold in our gallery are fully documented in our online archive and database. Being a specialist ancient art dealer, preserving also the more recent history of each and every piece sold in our shop is at our heart. That is particularly useful for artefacts that changed owners in the meantime. Information that may have been lost in the process can be easily restored from our archives. Please do not hesitate to contact us if you need further information about ancient items that have been sold in our gallery. We can help you with reconstructing the history of ownership for those items. All information about our customers will be kept confidential, of course.-
Egyptian ushabti for Ra-mesThe mummiform funerary figurine dates to the Late Period of ancient Egypt, 26th to 31st dynasty. It is remarkable that it probably originates from the burial of two brothers, Ra-mes and Somtus-tefnacht.
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Faience tile of the Djoser pyramid typeEgyptian wall tile from the Old Kingdom, 2nd to 3rd dynasty. The tile type is known from the famous step pyramid of king Djoser.
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Egyptian ushabti for Ra-mesThe mummiform funerary figurine dates to the Late Period of ancient Egypt, 26th to 31st dynasty. It is remarkable that it probably originates from the burial of two brothers, Ra-mes and Somtus-tefnacht.
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Bronze statuette of nursing IsisIsis is shown in a very typical depiction as a mother, the archetype of the later Christian Nursing Madonna. The bronze figurine dates to the 22nd to 31st dynasty of Ancient Egypt.
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Faience figurine of Isis and Horus childGoddess on a throne nursing her child Horus. Dating to the Late Period of ancient Egypt.
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Bronze statuette of OsirisThe figurine is in exceptional condition with a nice patina. Late Dynastic period of Ancient Egypt, 664 to 332 BC.
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Pre-Dynastic pottery of Ancient EgyptThe simple vessel is made of coarse clay. It dates to the end of the 4th millenium BC and hence witnessed the beginning of the Ancient Egyptian civilization.
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Egyptian frog lamp from very old German collectionThe frog lamps developed in Egypt close to Abydos. For the Egyptians, the frog symbolized birth and resurrection, this symbolism was also adapted by the early Christians. From the German collection Becker, in this for 3 generations.
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Cowroid with decorated bodyThe 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.
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Roman terra sigillata dish from North AfricaSmall, nicely preserved bowl from an old German collection.
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Scaraboid from the Middle KingdomThe stamp shows hieroglyphs with a title for the king of Upper and Lower Egypt. This scaraboid is described in the catalogue of Irène Gautier-Vodoz.
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Scarab with lionThe scene shows a walking lion. It is framed by an oval cord. This scarab is described in the catalogue of Irène Gautier-Vodoz.
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Scarab with geometric motiveThe 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.
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Scarab with pattern of circlesThe 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.
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Scarab with magic spellThe 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.
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Egyptian shabtiFunerary statuette of faience. The opposed hands might indicate Tanis as origin. Third Intermediate Period of Ancient Egypt.
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Egyptian ushabti from the Third Intermediate PeriodFunerary statuette of faience with black paint. The opposed hands might indicate Tanis as origin. Third Intermediate Period of Ancient Egypt.
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Graeco-Roman earringThe decorated earrings is made of gold sheet. It is hollow inside. The type is from Northern Africa and dates to Greek or Roman times.
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Scarab with Amun inscriptionBearing the hieroglyphs "the god Amun of Theben is lord". From the Late Period of ancient Egypt. Beautiful green stone.
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Egyptian Scarab with sun beetleThe scarab amulet from Ramesside times has a beetle engraved in the lower side, flanked by two symbols.
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Egyptian funerary figurine of General SematauiVery well preserved ushebti from the Late Period of ancient Egypt. An expertise from 2015 comes with this object. From an old British collection.
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Scarab with wishesNice scarab made of dark steatite. The hieroglyphs could be read as New Year's wishes.
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Scarab with twisted cordScarab amulet with a twisted cord motive. Beautiful and well preserved piece from the Second Intermediate Period.
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Scarab with cartoucheThe scarab amulet has a cartouche and neb on the bottom. 18th to 20th dynasty of ancient Egypt.
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Egyptian ScarabThe scarab amulet is made of steatite. It has a hieroglyphic inscription on the lower side, including a reference to Amun-Re.
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Graeco-Roman earringsThe pair of earrings is made of gold. The type is from Northern Africa and dates to Greek or Roman times.
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Graeco-Roman earringsThe decorated pair of earrings is made of gold sheet. It is hollow inside. The type is from Northern Africa and dates to Greek or Roman times.
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Graeco-Roman earringsThe decorated pair of earrings is made of gold sheet. It is hollow inside. The type is from Northern Africa and dates to Greek or Roman times.
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Graeco-Roman earringsThe pair of earrings is made of gold sheet. It is hollow inside. The type is from Northern Africa and dates to Greek or Roman times.
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Central part of a mummy cartonnagePolychrome painted panel depicting the four sons of Horus and a representation of Kheper-Ra. The collar is resembling the falcon wing of Horus.
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Scarab from the Ramesside periodThe bottom side shows Horus, Uraeus and crocodile. The crocodile could be interpreted a the god Sobek.
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Scarab with spiral design and symbol for good luckThe Egyptian scarab from the Second Intermediate Period is decorated with a geometrical pattern. A nefer hieroglyph stands for good luck.
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Roman amphoriskos with Calydonian BoarPerfectly preserved, impressive piece from old German collection
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Scarab of pharao Seti I.The Egyptian scarab bears a hieroglyphic inscription which can be read as the name of pharao Seti I. From the Ramesside period, around 1300 BC.
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Scarab with sphinx and MaatThe piece from the Ramesside period shows the goddess of truth and justice. Next to her is a name, probably that of pharao Mencheperre, who is famous as Thutmosis III.
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Egyptian amulet of ShuGod of the air and the sun. The highly stylized figurine shows the ancient Egyptian god on his knees, the arms raised towards the sun. From a British private museum.
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