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Click here to subscribeH G Murphy, an Art Deco silver three piece brush and mirror set, Falcon Studio, London 1938, Egyptian fan and paddle forms, planished with chased foliate and denticulated borders around central ovals enamelled in turquoise guilloche with monogram M, the handled with curved and stepped ends, 27cm long (3)
CARTIER: A RARE AND COLLECTIBLE LAPIS LAZULI, TURQUOISE AND DIAMOND NOVELTY CLIP BROOCH, CIRCA 1945The stylised scarab, with carved lapis lazuli body, a turquoise cabochon head, highlighted with single-cut diamond eyes and rose-cut feet at the front, mounted in 18K gold and platinum, signed Cartier Paris, with maker's mark, French assay marks, with maker's case, length 2.7cmAn identical brooch is illustrated, page 164, in the catalogue of the Cartier exhibition, L'Art de Cartier at the Musée du Petit Palais between October 1989-January 1990, by Hans Nadelhoffer.The discovery of Tutankhamun’s tomb in 1922 sparked a cultural phenomenon that extended far beyond archaeology. Throughout the 1920s and 1930s, the Egyptian Revival style swept across the decorative arts, leaving its mark on everything from ceramics and prints to furniture and, most strikingly, jewellery. Museums in Cairo and touring exhibitions in London and Paris further solidified the global fascination, showcasing the dynamic dialogue between age-old myths and contemporary design. The era’s fascination with ancient Egypt found a perfect partner in the materials and aesthetics of Art Deco: platinum, diamonds, onyx, and vibrant enamel brought ancient motifs into the modern age. Designers reimagined scarabs, sphinxes, lotuses, and hieroglyphs through the lens of contemporary luxury, resulting in pieces that were at once reverent and boldly forward-looking. Among the jewellers of the time, Cartier distinguished itself not merely by mimicking Egyptian symbols but by engaging directly with history. Louis Cartier developed a personal passion for Egyptian antiquity, travelling and acquiring genuine archaeological objects from dealers who handled finds from ongoing excavations. Rather than replicate ancient designs, Cartier incorporated these authentic artifacts such as scarabs, faience fragments, and deity heads into his own creations, elevating them with platinum and diamonds to craft sophisticated Art Deco jewels that were both historically rooted and stylistically avant-garde. This approach set Cartier apart, offering clients pieces that were not just inspired by the past but built from it. Egyptian-inspired jewellery is defined by its rich symbolism and vibrant palette. Gold, regarded as the skin of the gods, and silver, seen as divine bone, were used alongside vivid lapis lazuli, symbolising the intense, sky-like blue hair of the deities. Turquoise and green hues evoked the protective qualities of water and the Mediterranean. Jewellers embraced these colours and symbols, often incorporating amulets like the scarab, which in ancient mythology was observed pushing its ball in the desert, as a metaphor for the sun’s journey at dawn and a symbol of rebirth, cosmic order, good luck, and fortune. With the advent of global conflict, significant material shortages and restrictions rapidly transformed the landscape of jewellery production. The scarcity of platinum and diamonds forced designers to adopt innovative solutions without sacrificing the aesthetic values of their style. In response, jewellers began experimenting with advanced alloys and a wider array of semi-precious stones, reinterpreting traditional motifs with alternative materials that mimicked the allure of their predecessors. These necessary adaptations led to creative breakthroughs, ensuring that the symbolic richness and visual impact of their creations endured even in times of adversity. Even after the height of its popularity at the beginning of the 19th century, Egyptomania continued to resonate through popular culture. The mid-to-late 20th century saw waves of renewed interest thanks to cinema, particularly Hollywood films of the 1960s through the 1980s featuring mummies, curses, and pharaohs. These narratives reignited public fascination with Egypt’s mystique, sustaining its influence in both fashion and fine jewellery. From screen to studio, the mythos of ancient Egypt remained a rich source of inspiration and proving that, even decades later, its magic still had the power to captivate and create. Condition Report: Normal wear, overall in good conditionMaker's mark located on the reverse of the scarab and one of the two pin (horizontal lozenge with what I think is 'P(symbol)M'Double pin clip system - signature located on the reverse of the broochFrench assay marks for platinum and 18K gold located on the reverse of one feet and another eagle's head located on the pinCloses securelyTotal gross weight approx. 16.7g
A restrung Egyptian bead necklace composed of ancient blue, cream and red faience tubular and disc beads, another of ancient blue and red and tubular beads, interspered with modern squat spherical beads and modern blue faience lotus flowers, and another necklace with ancient green tubular faience beads, interspersed with modern amulets of seated Anubis and a winged scarab; a terracotta bust of Hathor, 6.7cm high, Not Ancient with and oval marble base (4)Provenance:The Hathor Head with base: Cheffins Fine Art Auction, Cambridge, 27 November 2013, Lot 562 (part), the necklace with Anubis, Lot 561 (part). Check with Cheffins re prior provenance
Tristram Ellis, British 1844-1922-A Tripoli Bazaar; and The Kadisha, Tripoli, 1880; watercolours, both measuring 46 x 54 cm (framed)(2)Note:Tristram Ellis was an English artist renowned for his depictions of the Middle East and the eastern Mediterranean. Born in Great Malvern, his early years were spent in Bath, Clifton, and Edinburgh before attending Queenwood College in Hampshire. In 1862, Ellis enrolled at King's College, London, where, in his second year, he achieved the highest distinction ever recorded in the Applied Sciences department. He won all the available scholarships and earned the title of Associate of King's College after just two years, recognizing his extraordinary accomplishments. Following his time at university, Ellis completed a pupillage under the railway engineer Sir John Fowler and became a partner in an engineering firm. However, after several years, he felt his true passion lay in art. With the financial means to support himself, he chose to leave engineering behind and dedicated himself entirely to oil painting. Several of Ellis's early oil paintings were displayed at the Royal Academy, and he soon moved to Paris to study under Léon Bonnat. After completing his studies in Paris, Ellis began traveling to sketch scenes from foreign lands. In 1878, he spent six months in Cyprus, then under British rule, where he contracted a fever. Despite this setback, he returned with 50 to 60 watercolour sketches, which were exhibited on Bond Street in April 1879 and sold to a dealer. This success inspired him to plan a more ambitious journey. On 1 October 1879, Ellis boarded a steamship for Alexandria, intending to visit Syria, Asia Minor, and Mesopotamia. His travels took him from the Syrian coast, overland to Diyarbakir in southeast Turkey, and then by raft down the Tigris River to Mosul and Baghdad in Iraq. From Baghdad, Ellis journeyed overland to Palmyra and Damascus in Syria, then continued to Beirut, Lebanon. Upon his return, he exhibited around 90 sketches from his travels, all of which sold immediately. He also wrote a two-volume illustrated account of his journey, On a Raft, and Through the Desert, which was published in 1881. Ellis's next adventure took him to Egypt in the spring of 1882. He spent three weeks at the Pyramids, staying with the Egyptologist Flinders Petrie, and left the country in May, just before the massacre in Alexandria on 11 June 1882, which led to the Anglo-Egyptian War. A few years later, Ellis returned to the eastern Mediterranean, spending time in Athens, where three of his sketches were selected by George I of Greece.
Four Egyptian faience shabtis, Late Period after 600 B.C. the tallest uninscribed with implements and seedbag, 12.2cm high; another with a single frontal column of text, 10.5cm high; another with a dorsal column of text, 8.8cm high and an uninscribed example, 10.3cm high (4)Provenance: Cheffins Fine Art Auction, Cambridge, 27 November 2013, Lot 563 (part).
Ca. 30 BC - AD 200. A pair of turquoise-glazed faience flasks, each with a rounded and flattened body, and a short, cylindrical neck flanked by small arched handles. One side of each vessel is moulded with a stylised face of the god Bes. The reverse shows a quadruple Wedjat Eye.For similar see: The British Museum, Museum number EA4770.Size: 60-60mm x 42-42mm; Weight: 75gProvenance: Property of a London Art gallery; formerly acquired from a Belgium collector in 2006; formerly in an old French collection since the 1960s.Reviewed by Simone Musso, consultant curator for Egyptian antiquities at the Stibbert Museum, Florence, Italy, member of the Nuri Archaeological Expedition.
New Kingdom, Ca. 1550 - 1069 BC. A globular alabaster vessel with a broad cylindrical neck and everted, rounded rim. The stone surface displays light veining in a softly swirling pattern.Size: 130mm x 100mm; Weight: 785gProvenance: Private London collection; previously French art market 1970s/1980s.Reviewed by Simone Musso, consultant curator for Egyptian antiquities at the Stibbert Museum, Florence, Italy, member of the Nuri Archaeological Expedition.
Ca. 664 - 30 BC. A limestone figurine depicting a nude embracing couple. The male figure is shown on the left with short-cropped hair and full facial features, while the female figure on the right has a shoulder-length wig and rounded breasts. Their arms are wrapped around each other in a compact frontal pose.Size: 70mm x 35mm; Weight: 51.25gProvenance: Private UK collection; Ex. M. H. collection, Kensington, acquired on the UK art market in the 1970s. Reviewed by Simone Musso, consultant curator for Egyptian antiquities at the Stibbert Museum, Florence, Italy, member of the Nuri Archaeological Expedition.
New Kingdom, Ca. 1550 - 1069 BC. A wooden ushabti figure depicted standing with hands placed on the chest and wearing a tripartite wig. Its side lappets fall over the shoulders and extend down the upper back. The facial features are rendered in shallow relief, with a prominent nose and angular jawline. The body is elongated, with a slightly tapering lower section.For similar see: The British Museum, Museum number EA47394.Size: 210mm x 55mm; Weight: 90gProvenance: Private London collection; previously French art market 1970s/1980s.Reviewed by Simone Musso, consultant curator for Egyptian antiquities at the Stibbert Museum, Florence, Italy, member of the Nuri Archaeological Expedition.
Ca. 30 BC - AD 200. A pair of turquoise-glazed faience flasks, each with a rounded and flattened body, and a short, cylindrical neck flanked by small arched handles. One side of each bottle is moulded with a recumbent Anubis below a heart vessel, all within a circular border. The reverse shows a rosette in relief.For similar see: The British Museum, Museum number EA4770.Size: 60-60mm x 40-40mm; Weight: 75gProvenance: Property of a London Art gallery; formerly acquired from a Belgium collector in 2006; formerly in an old French collection since the 1960s.Reviewed by Simone Musso, consultant curator for Egyptian antiquities at the Stibbert Museum, Florence, Italy, member of the Nuri Archaeological Expedition.
Late Period, Ca. 664 - 332 BC. A gold cat amulet depicting a seated feline with an upright posture, finely modelled with a rounded head, pointed ears, and a slender body. The front paws rest on a rectangular base. A small loop is attached to the back, allowing for suspension.For similar see: Andrews C., Amulets of Ancient Egypt, British Museum Press, f. 64.Size: 12.6mm x 6.7mm; Weight: 2.47gProvenance: Private London collection; previously French art market 1970s/1980s. This item has been cleared against the Art Loss Register database and comes with a confirmation letter.Reviewed by Simone Musso, consultant curator for Egyptian antiquities at the Stibbert Museum, Florence, Italy, member of the Nuri Archaeological Expedition.
Old Kingdom, Ca. 2639 - 2347 BC. An alabastron carved from alabaster with an elongated, tapering body, rounded shoulders, and a short cylindrical neck with a wide, flaring rim. Two small knob-like lugs are positioned symmetrically at the sides.For similar see: R. Giovetti, D. Picchi, Egitto splendore millenario, La collezione di Leiden a Bologna, 2015, Cat. II.13, p.115Size: 210mm x 100mm; Weight: 1.5kgProvenance: Private London collection; previously in a 1980s Mayfair Family private collection. This item has been cleared against the Art Loss Register database and comes with a confirmation letter.Reviewed by Simone Musso, consultant curator for Egyptian antiquities at the Stibbert Museum, Florence, Italy, member of the Nuri Archaeological Expedition.
Predynastic Period, Ca. 4600 - 4100 BC. A pair of terracotta bird figurines with rounded, bulbous bodies, small protruding tails, and clearly defined heads with curved beaks. Each is pierced transversely through the body. Both are hand-modelled in a simplified, abstract form.For similar see: The Metropolitan Museum of Art, Object Number: 07.228.55.Size: 105-110mm x 70-90mm; Weight: 355gProvenance: Private London collection; previously French art market 1970s/1980s.Reviewed by Simone Musso, consultant curator for Egyptian antiquities at the Stibbert Museum, Florence, Italy, member of the Nuri Archaeological Expedition.
Ca. 30 BC - AD 200 or later. A glass inlay fragment with a polychrome depiction of Dionysus, shown with a beard, laurel wreath, and draped garment. The figure is rendered in vivid red, black, and green tones against a pale, translucent ground. The reverse is similarly worked. Size: 25mm x 25mm; Weight: 10g Provenance: Private UK collection; previously acquired on the Holland art market in the 1990s. This item has been cleared against the Art Loss Register database and comes with a confirmation letter. Reviewed by Simone Musso, consultant curator for Egyptian antiquities at the Stibbert Museum, Florence, Italy, member of the Nuri Archaeological Expedition.
Ca. 3000 - 1790 BC. A kohl vessel carved from breccia, with a tapering lower body and a wide, flattened upper section that functions as a lid. The two halves fit seamlessly, forming a compact vessel with a shallow neck and circular opening.Size: 80mm x 50mm; Weight: 280gProvenance: London collection; Ex. Mayfair collection, acquired from an Ancient Art gallery; formerly acquired on the London art market pre-2000. This item has been cleared against the Art Loss Register database and comes with a confirmation letter.Reviewed by Simone Musso, consultant curator for Egyptian antiquities at the Stibbert Museum, Florence, Italy, member of the Nuri Archaeological Expedition.
New Kingdom, Ca. 1550 - 1069 BC. A slender alabaster vessel with a disc-shaped base, inverted piriform body, and a short neck with a flat rim. The stone surface displays light veining in a softly swirling pattern.Size: 120mm x 60mm; Weight: 500gProvenance: Private London collection; previously French art market 1970s/1980s.Reviewed by Simone Musso, consultant curator for Egyptian antiquities at the Stibbert Museum, Florence, Italy, member of the Nuri Archaeological Expedition.
Third Intermediate Period to Late Period, Ca. 1069 - 332 BC. A faience amulet depicting Taweret standing on a rectangular base with her arms at her sides. The head is rendered with a short snout, rounded ears, and a broad muzzle. The elongated body features a slightly protruding belly, pendulous breasts and short legs. A suspension loop is positioned at the back of the head.For similar see: Andrews C., Amulets of Ancient Egypt, British Museum Press, f. 39; The British Museum, Museum number EA61345.Size: 49.4mm x 21mm; Weight: 9.41gProvenance: Private London collection; previously French art market 1970s/1980s. Reviewed by Simone Musso, consultant curator for Egyptian antiquities at the Stibbert Museum, Florence, Italy, member of the Nuri Archaeological Expedition.
Late Period, Ca. 664 - 332 BC. A pair of glass and lapis inlays from an anthropoid coffin, each shaped to resemble a human eye. The sclera is made of white glass with an applied black iris. A raised cobalt blue border frames the eye with a curved upper contour extending at the outer corner.For similar see: The British Museum, Museum number EA15845; The Brooklyn Museum, Accession Number 37.1951E; Bonhams, Antiquities, 28 October 2009, Lot 61.Size: 37-40mm x 20-20mm; Weight: 20gProvenance: Property of an Oxfordshire art professional; previously in an old Canadian collection of F. N., Ontario, formed in the 1980s. This item has been cleared against the Art Loss Register database and comes with a confirmation letter.Reviewed by Simone Musso, consultant curator for Egyptian antiquities at the Stibbert Museum, Florence, Italy, member of the Nuri Archaeological Expedition.
New Kingdom, Ca. 1250 BC. A carnelian seal with an incised cartouche containing the throne name of Pharaoh Amenhotep III, Nebmaatre. The inscription consists of three hieroglyphs: a sun disc at the top representing the god Re, a central depiction of the goddess Maat seated with an ankh resting on her knees, and a base element completing the composition. Maat is shown wearing an ostrich feather, the symbol associated with her name. The back of the seal has a small handle with a recessed channel, through which a fine twisted gold wire loop is threaded.Size: 17.2mm x 12.1mm; Weight: 2.37gProvenance: Private London collection; previously French art market 1970s/1980s. Reviewed by Simone Musso, consultant curator for Egyptian antiquities at the Stibbert Museum, Florence, Italy, member of the Nuri Archaeological Expedition.
Ca. 500 - 300 BC. A chalcedony scarab with a segmented dorsal surface and incised legs. The underside with incised inscription flanked by a falcon representing Horus and a feather representing Maat, conveying the phrase 'Horus is a righteous Lord'.Size: 23.5mm x 16mm; Weight: 6.26gProvenance: Private London collection; previously French art market 1970s/1980s. Reviewed by Simone Musso, consultant curator for Egyptian antiquities at the Stibbert Museum, Florence, Italy, member of the Nuri Archaeological Expedition.
Predynastic Period, Ca. 3600 - 3100 BC. A squat stone vessel with a wide, rounded shoulder and raised pronounced rim. The body tapers towards a flat circular base. The surface displays dark grey and black veining across a creamy beige ground, creating a mottled appearance.Size: 60mm x 110mm; Weight: 585gProvenance: London collection; Ex. Mayfair collection, acquired from an Ancient Art gallery; formerly acquired on the London art market pre-2000. This item has been cleared against the Art Loss Register database and comes with a confirmation letter.Reviewed by Simone Musso, consultant curator for Egyptian antiquities at the Stibbert Museum, Florence, Italy, member of the Nuri Archaeological Expedition.
New Kingdom, Ca. 1550 - 1069 BC. A D-shaped carnelian ring with a broad, flat bezel of elongated shape, tapering to pointed ends. The hoop is solid and carinated, with sloped edges.For similar see: The British Museum, Object Number: H1699.Size: D:17.12mm / US: 6 3/4 / UK: N; Weight: 4.74gProvenance: Private London collection; previously French art market 1970s/1980s. Reviewed by Simone Musso, consultant curator for Egyptian antiquities at the Stibbert Museum, Florence, Italy, member of the Nuri Archaeological Expedition.
Late Period, Ca. 664 - 332 BC. A faience bottle with a short, funnel-shaped neck and a rounded body decorated with a moulded face of Bes. The deity is depicted with a broad nose, furrowed brow, and protruding tongue. His headdress is marked with incised lines, extending around the upper portion of the vessel. A small loop handle is attached to the neck.Size: 47.8mm x 31.9mm; Weight: 9.54gProvenance: London collection; Ex. Mayfair collection, acquired from an Ancient Art gallery; formerly acquired on the London art market pre-2000.Reviewed by Simone Musso, consultant curator for Egyptian antiquities at the Stibbert Museum, Florence, Italy, member of the Nuri Archaeological Expedition.
Ca. 30 BC - AD 200. A pair of turquoise-glazed faience flasks, each with a rounded and flattened body, and a short, cylindrical neck flanked by small arched handles. One side of each vessel is moulded with a stylised double lotus flower. The reverse shows a rosette in relief.For similar see: The British Museum, Museum number EA4770.Size: 55-60mm x 38-40mm; Weight: 75gProvenance: Property of a London Art gallery; formerly acquired from a Belgium collector in 2006; formerly in an old French collection since the 1960s.Reviewed by Simone Musso, consultant curator for Egyptian antiquities at the Stibbert Museum, Florence, Italy, member of the Nuri Archaeological Expedition.
New Kingdom, Ca. 1550 - 1069 BC. A red stone stamp featuring a deeply incised cartouche with a hieroglyphic inscription. The reverse has a raised central section for handling.Size: 29.9mm x 28.2mm; Weight: 5.73gProvenance: Private London collection; previously French art market 1970s/1980s. This item has been cleared against the Art Loss Register database and comes with a confirmation letter.Reviewed by Simone Musso, consultant curator for Egyptian antiquities at the Stibbert Museum, Florence, Italy, member of the Nuri Archaeological Expedition.
Old Kingdom, Ca. 2900 - 2200 BC. A large, shallow plate carved from alabaster with warm beige, honey, and soft orange veining across the surface. The interior is smoothly concave, gradually sloping from the rounded rim towards the centre. Size: 400mm x 410mm; Weight: 7.4kgProvenance: Private UK collection; From an old British collection formed in the 1990s. This item has been cleared against the Art Loss Register database and comes with a confirmation letter.Reviewed by Simone Musso, consultant curator for Egyptian antiquities at the Stibbert Museum, Florence, Italy, member of the Nuri Archaeological Expedition.
Middle Kingdom, Ca. 2055 - 1069 BC. A wooden figure of a seated male rower, depicted with legs bent beneath the body and arms once attached to the shoulders. The body and face are painted red with black detailing around the eyes, eyebrows, and hair.For similar see: P. Giovetti, D. Picchi, Egitto, Splendore Millenario, La collezione di Leiden a Bologna, 2015, Cat. III. 22.Size: 105mm x 40mm; Weight: 35gProvenance: Private London collection; previously French art market 1970s/1980s.Reviewed by Simone Musso, consultant curator for Egyptian antiquities at the Stibbert Museum, Florence, Italy, member of the Nuri Archaeological Expedition.
Late Period, Ca. 664 - 332 BC. A rectangular faience Wadjet amulet with an openwork design. The stylized eye features a central pupil, an elongated brow with a twisted-rope pattern, and a curved lower extension.For similar see: The British Museum, Miscellaneous number: UC52354.Size: 34.5mm x 45.9mm; Weight: 18gProvenance: Private London collection; previously French art market 1970s/1980s. Reviewed by Simone Musso, consultant curator for Egyptian antiquities at the Stibbert Museum, Florence, Italy, member of the Nuri Archaeological Expedition.
New Kingdom, Ca. 1550 - 1069 BC. A D-shaped carnelian ring with a broad, flat bezel of elongated shape, tapering to pointed ends. The hoop is solid and carinated, with sloped edges and a small protrusion at the back.For similar see: The British Museum, Object Number: H1699.Size: D:18.34mm / US: 8 1/4 / UK: Q; Weight: 4.26gProvenance: Private London collection; previously French art market 1970s/1980s. Reviewed by Simone Musso, consultant curator for Egyptian antiquities at the Stibbert Museum, Florence, Italy, member of the Nuri Archaeological Expedition.
New Kingdom, Ca. 1550 - 1069 BC. A carnelian Wedjat eye amulet, carved in the form of the Eye of Horus with well-defined details. The eyebrow is marked by a series of short, incised strokes, while the eye itself is outlined with a raised border. The amulet has a small suspension loop at the upper edge.For similar see: The British Museum, Museum number EA18251.Size: 19.5mm x 22.6mm; Weight: 2.85gProvenance: Private London collection; previously French art market 1970s/1980s. Reviewed by Simone Musso, consultant curator for Egyptian antiquities at the Stibbert Museum, Florence, Italy, member of the Nuri Archaeological Expedition.
Late Period, Ca. 664 - 332 BC. A carnelian Wedjat eye amulet, carved in the form of the Eye of Horus with well-defined details. The eyebrow is marked by a series of short, incised strokes, while the eye itself is outlined with a raised border. The amulet has a small suspension loop at the upper edge.For similar see: The Metropolitan Museum of Art, Object Number: 10.130.1900.Size: 23.9mm x 26mm; Weight: 4.05gProvenance: Private London collection; previously French art market 1970s/1980s. Reviewed by Simone Musso, consultant curator for Egyptian antiquities at the Stibbert Museum, Florence, Italy, member of the Nuri Archaeological Expedition.
Late Period to Ptolemaic Period, Ca. 664 - 30 BC. A collection of five faience ushabtis, each moulded in a simplified mummiform shape and covered in a blue glaze. All figures exhibit lightly defined facial features, a tripartite wig, and a false beard. Arms are crossed over the chest, holding a pick and hoe - agricultural tools symbolising the ushabtis’ role in performing manual labour in the afterlife on behalf of the deceased. Bodies are columnar and taper towards a small base. The reverse sides are plain and flat.For similar see: The Metropolitan Museum of Art, Object Number: 74.51.4495.Size: 75-85mm x 23-26mm; Weight: 100gProvenance: From the collection of a London gentleman; formerly acquired in early 2000s; previously in 1970s UK collection. Reviewed by Simone Musso, consultant curator for Egyptian antiquities at the Stibbert Museum, Florence, Italy, member of the Nuri Archaeological Expedition.
New Kingdom, Ca. 1550 - 1069 BC. A pair of amulets consisting of a lapis lazuli heart vessel and a faience Wedjat eye. The heart vessel is carved with a rounded body, flaring shoulders, and a narrow neck with a small suspension loop. The Wedjat eye is modelled in blue and white, featuring a defined eyebrow, a detailed eye, and an extended lower section with a curled terminal.For similar see: The Museum of Fine Arts, Budapest, Inventory number 51.1553; The Metropolitan Museum of Art, Object Number: 11.215.128.Size: 9.0-16.4mm x 12.1-11.4mm; Weight: 1.74gProvenance: Private London collection; previously French art market 1970s/1980s. Reviewed by Simone Musso, consultant curator for Egyptian antiquities at the Stibbert Museum, Florence, Italy, member of the Nuri Archaeological Expedition.
New Kingdom, likely Ramesside Period, circa 1550–1069 B.C..A carved in shallow raised relief on a pale limestone slab, the fragment depicts the Eye of Horus, or Udjat, a potent apotropaic symbol in ancient Egyptian belief. The composition preserves the complete eye with a cosmetic line, pupil, teardrop marking, and spiral motif beneath, all rendered with refined line control and proportion. The lower portion includes part of an offering hand or architectural detail, possibly representing a stylised offering or support. The relief is enclosed within a finely incised rectangular border, a stylistic convention typical of temple or tomb decoration during the New Kingdom.For similar see: P. Giovecchi, D. Picchi, 2015, Egitto, splendore millenario, lacollezione di Leiden a Bologna, V.40, p. 275.Size: 210mm x 175mm; Weight: 3.47kgProvenance: Property of an Oxfordshire art professional; previously in an old Canadian collection of F. N., Ontario, formed in the 1980s. This item has been cleared against the Art Loss Register database and comes with a confirmation letter. This piece is accompanied by an authentication report by Simone Musso, consultant curator for Egyptian antiquities at the Stibbert Museum, Florence, Italy, member of the Nuri Archaeological Expedition.
Old Kingdom, 4th to 6th Dynasty, 2613 BC to 2181 BC. An alabaster vessel with a tall body that narrows towards the flat base and expands to a slightly everted lip. The surface reveals gentle veining arranged in harmonious, curved lines.Size: 220mm x 110mm; Weight: 2.1kgProvenance: Private London collection; previously French art market 1970s/1980s.Reviewed by Simone Musso, consultant curator for Egyptian antiquities at the Stibbert Museum, Florence, Italy, member of the Nuri Archaeological Expedition.
Late Period, Ca. 664 - 332 BC. A carnelian cat amulet, finely carved in a seated position with an upright posture. The head features pointed ears and lightly incised facial features. The front legs are close together, extending down to the base, while the hindquarters curve smoothly along the back. A suspension loop is positioned at the back.For similar see: Andrews C., Amulets of Ancient Egypt, British Museum Press, f. 64.Size: 22.3mm x 13.2mm; Weight: 3.17gProvenance: Private London collection; previously French art market 1970s/1980s. Reviewed by Simone Musso, consultant curator for Egyptian antiquities at the Stibbert Museum, Florence, Italy, member of the Nuri Archaeological Expedition.
Late Period, Ca. 664 - 332 BC. A faience bottle with a short, funnel-shaped neck and a rounded body decorated with a moulded face of Bes. The deity is depicted with a broad nose, furrowed brow, and protruding tongue. His headdress is marked with incised lines, extending around the upper portion of the vessel. A small loop handle is attached to the neck.Size: 46.1mm x 30mm; Weight: 8.78gProvenance: London collection; Ex. Mayfair collection, acquired from an Ancient Art gallery; formerly acquired on the London art market pre-2000.Reviewed by Simone Musso, consultant curator for Egyptian antiquities at the Stibbert Museum, Florence, Italy, member of the Nuri Archaeological Expedition.
Late Period, Ca. 664 - 332 BC. A wooden mask from a sarcophagus with a smooth, oval-shaped face and defined features. The almond-shaped eyes are inlaid and set within brown bronze frames, with extended cosmetic lines and are paired with thick bronze brows. The nose is long and straight with a slightly flared tip. The lips are narrow and slightly curved. The back is flat and bears multiple attachment marks. Mounted on a modern display stand.For similar see: Museo archeologico di Firenze inv. n. 2401.Size: 400mm x 160mm; Weight: 1.9kgProvenance: Private London collection; previously French art market 1970s/1980s. This item has been cleared against the Art Loss Register database and comes with a confirmation letter.Reviewed by Simone Musso, consultant curator for Egyptian antiquities at the Stibbert Museum, Florence, Italy, member of the Nuri Archaeological Expedition.
Middle Kingdom, Ca. 2055 - 1790 BC. A kohl pot carved from alabaster with an ovoid body tapering towards the base and a short neck with a raised, straight rim.Size: 220mm x 220mm; Weight: 5.3kgProvenance: Private London collection; previously in a 1980s Mayfair Family private collection. This item has been cleared against the Art Loss Register database and comes with a confirmation letter.Reviewed by Simone Musso, consultant curator for Egyptian antiquities at the Stibbert Museum, Florence, Italy, member of the Nuri Archaeological Expedition.
New Kingdom, Ca. 1550 - 1069 BC. A carnelian stamp seal with a rectangular face containing the name of the God Amun-Re. The backside has a small handle with a recessed channel, through which a fine twisted gold wire loop is threaded.Size: 16.8mm x 11.8mm; Weight: 2.24gProvenance: Private London collection; previously French art market 1970s/1980s. Reviewed by Simone Musso, consultant curator for Egyptian antiquities at the Stibbert Museum, Florence, Italy, member of the Nuri Archaeological Expedition.
Third Intermediate Period, Ca. 1069 - 664 BC. A blue faience amulet depicting a falcon, representing Horus, with a compact body, a slightly curved back, and a rounded chest. The head is raised, with eyes highlighted in black and a short beak. The wings are folded along the sides, and the tail extends downward.For similar see:MET Museum Object Number: 2021.41.145; British Museum Miscellaneous number: Miscellaneous number: 9,9,86,91 (Accession Number)(Accession Number)Size: 24.4mm x 10.2mm; Weight: 3.49gProvenance: Private London collection; previously French art market 1970s/1980s. Reviewed by Simone Musso, consultant curator for Egyptian antiquities at the Stibbert Museum, Florence, Italy, member of the Nuri Archaeological Expedition.
New Kingdom, Ca. 1550 - 1069 BC. A steatite scarab engraved on the underside with a symmetrical pattern of interwoven elements. It is set within a rotating bezel cell of a gold swivel ring with a round-section hoop.Size: D:21.69mm / US: 12 3/8 / UK: Y 1/2; Weight: 6.04gProvenance: Private London collection; previously French art market 1970s/1980s. This item has been cleared against the Art Loss Register database and comes with a confirmation letter.Reviewed by Simone Musso, consultant curator for Egyptian antiquities at the Stibbert Museum, Florence, Italy, member of the Nuri Archaeological Expedition.
New Kingdom, Ca. 1550 - 1069 BC. A carnelian Wedjat eye amulet, carved in the form of the Eye of Horus with well-defined details. The eyebrow is marked by a series of short, incised strokes, while the eye itself is outlined with a raised border. The amulet has a small suspension loop at the upper edge.For similar see: The British Museum, Museum number EA18251.Size: 18.7mm x 23.6mm; Weight: 3.09gProvenance: Private London collection; previously French art market 1970s/1980s. Reviewed by Simone Musso, consultant curator for Egyptian antiquities at the Stibbert Museum, Florence, Italy, member of the Nuri Archaeological Expedition.
19th Dynasty, Ca. 1292 - 1189 BC.A faience ushabti with a mummiform body, crossed arms, and a column of hieroglyphic inscriptions running down the front. Dark pigment highlights facial features, the tripartite wig, and the details of the striated broad collar. The figure holds a pair of hoes against the chest. On the back, a rectangular basket with a grid pattern is painted below the wig.For similar see: Sotheby's, Ancient Sculpture and Works of Art, 7 July 2023, Lot 214.Size: 124mm x 38.2mm; Weight: 87.17gProvenance: Private London collection; previously French art market 1970s/1980s. This item has been cleared against the Art Loss Register database and comes with a confirmation letter. This piece is accompanied by an authentication statement by Simone Musso, consultant curator for Egyptian antiquities at the Stibbert Museum, Florence, Italy, member of the Nuri Archaeological Expedition.
Late Period, Ca. 664 - 332 BC. A carnelian cat amulet, carved in a seated position with an upright posture. The head features pointed ears and lightly incised facial features. The front legs are close together, extending down to the base, while the hindquarters curve smoothly along the back. A suspension loop is positioned at the back.For similar see: Andrews C., Amulets of Ancient Egypt, British Museum Press, f. 64.Size: 24.4mm x 14.7mm; Weight: 3.47gProvenance: Private London collection; previously French art market 1970s/1980s. Reviewed by Simone Musso, consultant curator for Egyptian antiquities at the Stibbert Museum, Florence, Italy, member of the Nuri Archaeological Expedition.
Third intermediate Period, Ca. 1069 - 664 BC.A stone seal with four sculpted frogs symmetrically arranged on the upper surface, each depicted with elongated limbs and a raised head. The underside features an incised geometric pattern with interwoven lines forming a central motif, framed by a border of triangular elements.For similar see: The Museum of Fine Arts, Boston, Accession Number 72.2515.Size: 21.1mm x 17.8mm; Weight: 3.52gProvenance: Private London collection; previously French art market 1970s/1980s. Reviewed by Simone Musso, consultant curator for Egyptian antiquities at the Stibbert Museum, Florence, Italy, member of the Nuri Archaeological Expedition.
New Kingdom, Ca. 1550 - 1069 BC. A collection of six steatite scarabs, each carved with detailed anatomical features on the dorsal side and inscribed with geometric designs or hieroglyphs on the flat base.For similar see: Hall H. R., Catalogue of Egyptian Scarabs, etc. in the British Museum, Cat. 2395, 2161, 2162.Size: 14.8-15.9mm x 10.1-12.2mm; Weight: 9.3gProvenance: Private London collection; previously French art market 1970s/1980s. Reviewed by Simone Musso, consultant curator for Egyptian antiquities at the Stibbert Museum, Florence, Italy, member of the Nuri Archaeological Expedition.
Middle Kingdom, Ca. 2055 - 1069 BC. A wooden male figurine depicted in a frontal stance with elongated legs and squared feet. The figure wears a short black wig and displays black painted eyes and eyebrows. The left arm is preserved close to the body, while the right arm is missing. A rectangular tenon extends from the back, indicating attachment to a larger structure.For similar see: P. Giovetti, D. Picchi, Egitto, Splendore Millenario, La collezione di Leiden a Bologna, 2015, Cat. III.21.Size: 185mm x 60mm; Weight: 65gProvenance: Private London collection; previously French art market 1970s/1980s.Reviewed by Simone Musso, consultant curator for Egyptian antiquities at the Stibbert Museum, Florence, Italy, member of the Nuri Archaeological Expedition.
Third Intermadiate Period, Ca. 1069 - 664 BC.A blue-green glazed faience ushabti with arms crossed over the chest and wearing a black tripartite wig. The face features black-painted eyes, brows, and mouth. The chest is adorned with a broad collar. A vertical column of hieroglyphs runs down the front of the mummiform body. The reverse is plain.For similar see: Christies, Live Auction 14572, Storied Treasures: Antiquities from the Toledo Museum of Art, Lot. 21Size: 145mm x 50mm; Weight: 140gProvenance: From the collection of a London gentleman; formerly acquired in early 2000s; previously in 1970s UK collection. This item has been cleared against the Art Loss Register database and comes with a confirmation letter. This piece is accompanied by an authentication statement by Simone Musso, consultant curator for Egyptian antiquities at the Stibbert Museum, Florence, Italy, member of the Nuri Archaeological Expedition.
New Kingdom, Ca. 1550 - 1069 BC. A wooden ushabti figure depicted standing with hands placed on the chest and wearing a tripartite wig. Its side lappets fall over the shoulders and extend down the upper back. The facial features are rendered in shallow relief, with a prominent nose and angular jawline. The body is elongated, with a slightly tapering lower section.For similar see: The British Museum, Museum number EA47394.Size: 185mm x 55mm; Weight: 45gProvenance: Private London collection; previously French art market 1970s/1980s.Reviewed by Simone Musso, consultant curator for Egyptian antiquities at the Stibbert Museum, Florence, Italy, member of the Nuri Archaeological Expedition.
Middle Kingdom, Ca. 2055 - 1790 BC. A collection of four gold pendants with turquoise inlays, including two oval, one heart-shaped, and one J-shaped piece. Each is set within a thin gold frame, with some featuring suspension loops.Size: 10.9-15.2mm x 6.3-8.4mm; Weight: 2.15gProvenance: Private London collection; previously French art market 1970s/1980s. This item has been cleared against the Art Loss Register database and comes with a confirmation letter.Reviewed by Simone Musso, consultant curator for Egyptian antiquities at the Stibbert Museum, Florence, Italy, member of the Nuri Archaeological Expedition.
Middle Kingdom to Late Period, Ca. 2055 - 332 BC. A collection of four scarabs. The first on the left has a smooth, rounded surface and features an incised design on the underside. The second is carved from red jasper with a detailed carapace and a smooth base. The third is crafted from amethyst, and the fourth, made of carnelian, both have a polished surface with faint incisions.For similar see: Andrews C., Amulets of Ancient Egypt, British Museum Press, f. 58; The Metropolitan Museum of Art, Object Number: 25.5.1a–c.Size: 9.6-13.8mm x 9.9-10.9mm; Weight: 6.47gProvenance: From the collection of a London gentleman; formerly acquired in early 2000s; previously in 1970s UK collection.Reviewed by Simone Musso, consultant curator for Egyptian antiquities at the Stibbert Museum, Florence, Italy, member of the Nuri Archaeological Expedition.
Late Period, Ca. 664 - 332 BC. A black scarab with a convex, dorsal surface, delineated by deeply incised lines marking the head, thorax, and elytra. The underside is hollowed with a central suspension loop.For similar see: Museum numberEA37308Size: 19.3mm x 11.6mm; Weight: 2gProvenance: Private London collection; previously French art market 1970s/1980s. Reviewed by Simone Musso, consultant curator for Egyptian antiquities at the Stibbert Museum, Florence, Italy, member of the Nuri Archaeological Expedition.
Late Period, Ca. 664 - 30 BC. A pair of eye inlays and separate bronze eyebrows. Each eye inlay is shaped with an elongated contour and inset with a white sclera and a dark iris. The corresponding curved bronze elements served as stylised eyebrows, intended for insertion above the eyes in a coffin.For similar see: National Museums Liverpool, Accession number24.9.00.73Size: 73-75mm x 5-20mm; Weight: 55gProvenance: Property of an Oxfordshire art professional; previously in an old British collection, formed in the 1980s on the UK / International art markets. This item has been cleared against the Art Loss Register database and comes with a confirmation letter.Reviewed by Simone Musso, consultant curator for Egyptian antiquities at the Stibbert Museum, Florence, Italy, member of the Nuri Archaeological Expedition.
New Kingdom, Ca. 1550 - 1069 BC. A stone scarab engraved with a hieroglyphic inscription set in a gold swivel ring with a round-section hoop, secured by wire bindings at the pivot points.Size: D:18.14mm / US: 8 / UK: P 1/2; Weight: 6.18gProvenance: Private London collection; previously French art market 1970s/1980s. This item has been cleared against the Art Loss Register database and comes with a confirmation letter.Reviewed by Simone Musso, consultant curator for Egyptian antiquities at the Stibbert Museum, Florence, Italy, member of the Nuri Archaeological Expedition.
Late Period, Ca. 664 - 332 BC. A faience amulet depicting a standing lion-headed goddess Sekhmet. The figure wears a tripartite wig and a solar disc atop the head. The arms are positioned close to the body, and the legs extend down to a small integral base. A suspension loop is positioned at the back.For similar see: British Museum, Miscellaneous number: Miscellaneous number: 2410 (Accession Number)(Accession Number)Size: 53.7mm x 20.4mm; Weight: 8.51gProvenance: Private London collection; previously French art market 1970s/1980s. Reviewed by Simone Musso, consultant curator for Egyptian antiquities at the Stibbert Museum, Florence, Italy, member of the Nuri Archaeological Expedition.
Ca. 30 BC - AD 200. A pair of turquoise-glazed faience flasks, each with a rounded and flattened body, and a short, cylindrical neck flanked by small arched handles. One side of each vessel is moulded with a Wedjat eye framed with a circular border. The reverse shows a rosette in relief.For similar see: The British Museum, Museum number EA4770.Size: 60-60mm x 40-42mm; Weight: 75gProvenance: Property of a London Art gallery; formerly acquired from a Belgium collector in 2006; formerly in an old French collection since the 1960s.Reviewed by Simone Musso, consultant curator for Egyptian antiquities at the Stibbert Museum, Florence, Italy, member of the Nuri Archaeological Expedition.
Old Kingdom, Ca. 2900 - 2200 BC. A tall alabaster vessel with a cylindrical body that tapers slightly towards the base and expands gently to a thick, rounded rim. The surface reveals gentle veining arranged in harmonious, curved lines.For similar see: Sotheby's, Egyptian, Classical, and Western Asiatic Antiquities, 08.12.2010, Lot.105Size: 160mm x 80mm; Weight: 855gProvenance: Private London collection; previously French art market 1970s/1980s.Reviewed by Simone Musso, consultant curator for Egyptian antiquities at the Stibbert Museum, Florence, Italy, member of the Nuri Archaeological Expedition.
New Kingdom, XX Dynasty, Ca. 1185 BC.An Egyptian ushabti depicted in a mummiform style, standing upright on an integral rectangular base, this figure showcases finely modelled features. It wears a striated tripartite wig painted in a vivid Egyptian blue, framing a serene visage highlighted in ochre-yellow, with delineated eyes and brows rendered in stark black pigment. The figure is further adorned with a ceremonial false beard. The body is enveloped in reddish-brown paint that imitates linen bandages, and features a prominent frontal vertical inscription panel painted yellow, bearing a hieroglyphic invocation for service in the afterlife. Additional hieroglyphs inscribed upon the rectangular base reaffirm the identity of the deceased. Remnants of the original polychromy are vividly preserved, with minor chips and wear consistent with age.Size: 440mm x 250mm; Weight: 1.5kgProvenance: From the collection of a London gentleman; formerly acquired in early 2000s; previously in 1970s UK collection. This item has been cleared against the Art Loss Register database and comes with a confirmation letter. This piece is accompanied by an authentication statement by Simone Musso, consultant curator for Egyptian antiquities at the Stibbert Museum, Florence, Italy, member of the Nuri Archaeological Expedition.
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