Arms & Armour, Pre-Columbian, Asian and Ethno
By Scollard Auctions
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Jan 30, 2024
Brea, California, United States
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Auction featuring arms and armour from cultures around the world as well as ancient and pre-Columbian lots. Includes a wide variety of Chinese, Japanese and Islamic antiques. Native American jewelry, carved African pieces and much more. Come explore
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LOT 2:
Egyptian Amethyst Head Pendant, Ptolemaic period 300 BCE-30 BC
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Start price:
$
600
Estimated price :
$1,200 - $2,400
Buyer's Premium: 25%
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sales tax: 7.75%
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Egyptian Amethyst Head Pendant, Ptolemaic period 300 BCE-30 BC
Alexandria, Egypt amethyst head pendant Ptolemaic period 300 BC - 30 BC. Mounted on an old Lucite stand with a label affixed to the rear. An amethyst stone carved in the form of a head with almond eyes, wrinkled cheeks and braided hair parted at the middle. The reverse of the flat stone indicated this may have been used as an amulet recessed into a setting. The reverse is carved flat with the edge slightly recessed for placement into a setting. The most similar likeness to this face appears to be Berenike IV 58-55BCE or Berenike (Bernice II) II of Cyrene 269-221BCE daughter of Magas, King of Byrene whose marriage to Ptolemy III Euergetes reunited her country with Egypt. Size 1 1/2" H x 1 1/2" W
Ex-Bel Air collection, Ex-private Los Angeles collection
Condition: old chip to nose, wear and age signs to the reverse and throughout. The mounting is quite old with the discoloration to the mounting and adhesives used.
