Bidspirit auction | A GROUP OF 12 ANCIENT

A GROUP OF 12 ANCIENT EGYPTIAN FAIENCE, STEATITE AND BRONZE AMULETS - A group of twelve Egyptian-style amulets and small votive objects of various forms and materials, including blue and turquoise glazed faience, steatite or related stone, and bronze. The group is centered by a large bright blue glazed faience scarab-form amulet, pierced for suspension and retaining several ancient-looking fractures. Other pieces include figural and zoomorphic amulets, a long blue faience pendant, a pale turquoise curved amulet, a lapis-colored figure, several small bronze figures with extensive patination, and a small green glazed scarab or seal with incised hieroglyphic-style device to the underside. Several retain later threads used for mounting to the present fabric-covered display board. Egyptian, various periods, probably Late Period to Ptolemaic Period, circa 664-30 BC, though individual pieces may be earlier or later. Dimensions: Longest L: 2 1/2 in., (6.4 cm.) Condition: Very good. Sold as pictured. Please make all inquiries before bidding. All statements contained in the catalog, condition reports, invoices, advertisements, or elsewhere concerning the authorship, attribution, origin, date, age, period, culture, source, provenance, authenticity, genuineness, condition, rarity, importance, or value of any lot are statements of opinion only and shall not be construed as representations, warranties, or statements of fact. All lots are sold ”as-is”, refer to our T&C. Helios Auctions does not offer in-house shipping. We will provide a list of recommended shippers upon request.