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Deirdre Leyden (British 20th/21st century), Two limited edition prints, one titled Amulet no. 1/15, and Coin, also 1/15, both signed bottom right, framed, glazed and mounted, frames sizes 48cm x 48cm (2)

Late Period, circa 500 B.C. A blue-glazed composition amulet formed as baboon-headed Hapi with stylised detailing to one face; two piercings for attachment or suspension. 7.13 grams, 78 mm (3 in.). From an old UK collection. Acquired 1960s-1990s. From the private collection of Alf Baxendale (1941-2016), keen Egyptologist, member of the Egyptology Society, trustee of the Amarna Trust; thence by descent. Accompanied by an identification display card. Accompanied by a copy of his obituary published in Horizon, The Amarna Project and Amarna Trust newsletter, Issue 18, 2017, p.21, by Barry John Kemp, CBE, FBA, Professor Emeritus of Egyptology at the University of Cambridge and directing excavations at Amarna in Egypt. Alf Baxendale (1941-2016), was a keen amateur Egyptologist, active from the 1960s. He was a good friend of Egyptologist Barry John Kemp who directs excavations at Amarna in Egypt. Alf helped raise funds for equipment and materials for the excavations since the 1980s, and also secured a major sponsorship from one of Britain’s leading brewers, Scottish and Newcastle. He was a member of the Egyptology Society, and became a founder trustee of the Amarna Trust in 2005. Alf bequeathed a major part of his extensive library to the Amarna Project’s offices in Cairo. [No Reserve]

A 19th Century Indian bronze jewellery amulet mold. The mold of pointed pentagonal form with decoration of deity with precious sacred objects. Measures approx; 6cm x 5cm.

CHINESE HONGSHAN CULTURE CARVED JADE EAGLE AMULET,late Neolithic Period (circa 4700-2500 BCE), 5.2 x 4.9cmAdditional images now available.

SIX CHINESE JADE AMULETS,of largely circular form, including floral and character carving, the widest 5.5cm wide (6)Amulet with central floral device has hairline crack/fissure to surround; amulet carved as characters with surface abrasions; general wear including scratches, nicks, abrasions and imperfections overall throughout, additional images available

AN UNUSUAL AMULET BOX PENDANT as a dragon mask, inset with rose-cut diamonds and pink sapphires, suspending a fish and two lion charms, the reverse with a hinged locket compartment. 7cm by 4.5cm, 28.8 gramsGood condition.

Group of Egyptian artefacts, comprising a turquoise-glazed faience shabti/ushabti, 8.5cm high (s/d); another, 9.5cm; a faience amulet with kneeling figure (perhaps Shu), a small unglazed Horus figure, and a crouching figure holding a ball; serpent ring, plus a large soapstone figure of the cat god Bastet, 26cm high, (7)

AN ISLAMIC WHITE METAL OCTAGONAL QUR'AN AMULET BOX, possibly silver, 5.5cm diameter.

An unusual jadeite carved amulet of indistinct form; a pale nephrite amulet etc. (4)

Americana - 19th century Native American bead work and later, including hide lined colourful beadwork napkin rings, beadwork amulet necklace, etc qty

A Far Eastern Bronze Amulet and a Bronzed White Metal Buddha Amulet, 7.5cms High

Thai Patinated Metal Hand Fingers poised in the Mudra Abhaya position, the palm with a stylized amulet, affixed to a wood base, with black patina. Size: 5 x 2 5/8 x 8 5/8 in.

Japanese Meiji Per. Tobacco Pouch w Silver Mounts. A second smaller pouch attached, as is an amulet box and belt hook, the bronze clasp chased with a dragon. Size: 11 1/4 x 3 x 18 1/4 in.

A Collection of Ancient Egyptian artefacts including a bronze Djed pillar amulet, agate Tawaret amulet and a small Egyptian gold ring.,and other artefacts, housed in a decoratively glazed box wall display. 23.7 cm x 17.2 size of frame.From the collection of H. M. Barker.Generally in good order, natural fissures on stones due to age. The pentagonal shape some has a small chip which is visible on the images. Otherwise a nice collection.

The Amulet. Oil on canvas. This is a painting of a replica of an artefact at Lowestoft Museum. Amulet - `a charm (such as an ornament) often inscribed with a magic incantation or symbol to aid the wearer or protect against evil (such as disease or witchcraft).

Bronze Age Thors Hammer Mjolnir amulet. P&P Group 1 (£14+VAT for the first lot and £1+VAT for subsequent lots)

Silver Viking Thors hammer amulet. P&P Group 1 (£14+VAT for the first lot and £1+VAT for subsequent lots)

Sterling silver shell shaped butter dish, mug, berry spoon, scoop, white metal ewer, marked St Silver and an amulet / talisman

Large Bukharan Turkmen Islamic white metal with Parcel Gilding Pectoral Pendant Amulet Box Ornament, decorated with Bells, Central Asian

Large Bukharan Turkmen Islamic white metal with Parcel Gilding Pectoral Pendant Amulet Box Ornament, decorated with Silver Studs and Bells, Central Asian

A lovely Egyptian faience bead necklace, Late Period, ca. 664 - 332 BC. It is 20 in. long and is comprised of fine faience tubular and disk beads in a nice variety of colors. A beautiful 16 mm long bi-color 3rd Intermediate period (1075 - 664 BC) faience amulet of the Wedjet (Eye of Horus) is used as a pendant. (E116)

LOT OF COSTUME JEWELLERY,including a Chinese hardstone amulet, amber-type beads and further costume jewellery

An interesting Chinese carved cattle hoof lucky amulet, depicting a bat and peach, H. 10cm.

Nesbit (E). The Story of Amulet, The Phoenix and the carpet, Five Children and It, three volumes in slip case published by The Folio Society.

An Indonesian (Sumatra) bamboo tube calendar, porhalaan, with inscribed batak grid depicting the days of the year and drawings, 20 cm  with twine attached teardrop rib-bone calendar amulet incised with a coiled snake and inscriptions, 10.5 cm  to/w a larger incised rib-bone batak calendar amulet, 24.5 cm an Indonesian pottery ancestor figure 12 cm high, and bronze pipe bowl (possibly both Nias) and a small Japanese black lacquered box and cover, 13 cm w 

Two Chinese jade amulet pendants, the oval amulet carved with monkeys on a rocky outcrop, yhe larger with archaic beast (2) 5cm each

A TIBETAN STRING OF CARVED YAK BONE PRAYER BEADS with a large carved amulet depicting Guanyin, amulet 9cm x 4.5cm.

Ca. 700-1100 ADA nice bronze astrological amulet comprising a discoid plate decorated with a central repoussé boss flanked by six scrolls with raised dots finials. A suspension loop projects from the top. Undecorated reverse.Size: L:37mm / W:31mm ; 9.11gProvenance: Property of an Oxfordshire art professional; previously in an old British collection, formed in the 1980s on the UK / International art markets.

Ca. 700-1100 ADA bronze example of an axe or Perun amulet comprising a suspension loop and a stylised axe with a notched head, and incised decorating the outward-facing surface. This type of amulet is modelled after the axe Molnia and is often seen as a counter part to the common Mjolnir amulet. Some associate these axe pendants with Perun who was the ruler of living world, sky and earth who used the axe to kill the snake that stole the earthly light.Size: L:39mm / W:27mm ; 9.5gProvenance: Property of an Oxfordshire art professional; previously in an old British collection, formed in the 1980s on the UK / International art markets.

New Kingdom, Ca. 1550-1069 BCA golden amulet in the shape of a tilapia fish. A cast gold amuletic bead with a suspension hole through the centre. The fish has been crafted with careful attention to detail, boasting a tiny front fin, and with all fins intricately incised to depict their texture. Further diligence has been devoted to the face of the fish, and both sides are decorated in the same manner. For another exmple of fish amulet see: Cf. C Andrews, Ancient Egyptian Jewellery, , British Museum, 1990, pp 142-3. For a comparable see Bonhams 161, Feb 23, 2022. Size: L:31mm / W:15mm ; 4.3gProvenance: From the private collection of Mr. R. Unger; previously with a London gallery; acquired in the 1980s on the UK art market.

New Kingdom, 18th Dynasty, Amarna Period, Ca.1353-1336 BC or LaterA vibrant colourful restrung faience necklace formed of light blue glazed beads and gold beads; adorning the necklace is sixteen amulets, including Amarna period fruit beads and knot of Isis beads; a papyrus sceptre and Horus falcon amulet possibly of a later period.Size: L:470mm / W:mm ; 18.2gProvenance: Collection of an English lady T. A. K.

New Kingdom, 18th Dynasty, Ca.1353-1336 BCA beautiful Ancient Egyptian restrung necklace from the Amarna period consisting of faience beads in hues of blue beads. Turquoise and dark blue tubular beads alternate, the necklace is further enriched with a faience amulet wearing a headress, possibly that of Goddess Neith, of a later period. Size: L:618mm / W:mm ; 13.28gProvenance: Collection of an English lady T. A. K.

Scarab with the name of Ramesses III. Ancient Egypt, New Kingdom, reign of Ramesses III, 1184-1153 BC.Glazed steatite.Unrestored.Provenance: Private collection of Albert Dubus (1846-1917). Albert Dubus was a founding member of the French Prehistoric Society and vice-president of the Norman Society for Prehistoric Studies.Measurements: 1.8 cm.The scarab was an amulet of life and power in the form of a dung beetle, an animal associated with Jepri, the self-created god of the rising sun. It is the most common type of amulet in Ancient Egypt, and is small in size and, in most cases, has a hole that allows it to be set in a necklace. Among the different materials in which scarabs have been made, basalt, granite, amethyst, lapis lazuli, carnelian, gold and, as on this occasion, steatite stand out.

Scarab from the Hyksos period, early 2nd millennium BC.Steatite.Provenance: Private collection of Albert Dubus (1846-1917). Albert Dubus was a founding member of the French Prehistoric Society and vice-president of the Norman Society for Prehistoric Studies.Measurements: 1.7 cm.The scarab was an amulet of life and power in the form of a dung beetle, an animal associated with Jepri, the self-created god of the rising sun. It is the most common type of Ancient Egyptian amulet, and is small in size and, in most cases, has a hole that allows it to be set in a necklace. Among the different materials in which scarabs have been made, basalt, granite, amethyst, lapis lazuli, carnelian, gold and, as on this occasion, steatite stand out.

Ancient Egyptian scarab, joint reign of Hatshepsut and Thutmose III, ca. 1479-1458 BC.Glazed steatite.Unrestored.Provenance: Private collection of Albert Dubus (1846-1917). Albert Dubus was a founding member of the French Prehistoric Society and vice-president of the Norman Society for Prehistoric Studies.Measurements: 1.7 cm (height).The scarab was an amulet of life and power in the form of a dung beetle, an animal associated with Jepri, the self-created god of the rising sun. It is the most common type of Ancient Egyptian amulet, and is small in size and, in most cases, has a hole that allows it to be set into a necklace. Among the different materials in which scarabs have been made, basalt, granite, amethyst, lapis lazuli, carnelian, gold and, as on this occasion, steatite stand out.

Archaic form Jade amulet on museum style stand

A GROUP OF SOUTHEAST ASIAN BUDDHIST ITEMS. To include a carved soapstone figure of Buddha, a bronze Buddha pendant, a small bronze Thai Buddha with Thai inscription in relief, a Thai pottery amulet and one other early bronze amulet. Soapstone figure 15cm height. Pendants / amulets approx. 3cm lengths. (5)The early thin bronze amulet with slight cracking to top corner. The rest in good overall condition.

An unusual, Chinese, reddish brown jade amulet depicting a scene from the ancient myth The Beauty and The Beast. (A theme met across many ancient mythologies across the Globe). On a faceted ruby necklace. Amulet dimensions: 55 x 55 x 6 mm. Necklace length: 49 cm

Twelve Egyptian scarabs Middle Kingdom-Late Period, circa 1981-525 B.C.Two carnelian scarabs one plain the other with flower design, 15mm max; a green glazed steatite amulet with rampaging lion and ankh sign 22mm; a green glazed steatite scarab with Tuthmosis III cartouche, Menkheper[re], flanked by maat feathers 20mm; a green glazed steatite scarab with the Crown of Lower Egypt, uraeus, ankh and nefer over neb sign, 19mm; a green glazed steatite scarab with cartouche for Tuthmosis III, flanked by scrolls and nefer signs, 19mm; a steatite scarab with central papyrus clumps below the sign for the title of the King of Upper and Lower Egypt, 17mm; a small green glazed steatite scarab with a papyrus clump over a neb sign, 13mm; a green glazed steatite scarab with two opposed loops, 17mm; a small turquoise glazed scarab, Amun, 7mm; a feldspar scarab with three hieroglyphs: 'Bastet smites fear', 18mm; a green glazed scarab with bird, Levant, late 2nd Millennium B.C., 18mm, and six later scarabs, Not Ancient (18)Footnotes:Provenance:Collection of Lady Evelyn Jackson (1913-2002) and Sir Geoffrey Jackson (1915-1987). Lady Evelyn was born and grew up in Cairo; by descent to the present owner.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

Eight Roman bronze phallic amulets Circa 1st-2nd Century A.D.Including an example with central male genitalia, pubic hair incised, flanked by two conjoined phalli, 5.9cm diam; a bronze amulet with conjoined mano fica, male genitalia below, 4cm diam, a bronze 'flying phallus' with wings, 5.4cm long; five other bronze phallic amulets, all with suspension loops, all mainly 1st-2nd Century A.D., 2.9cm - 4.6cm (8)Footnotes:Provenance:French art market, 1983-1985.Anonymous sale; Christie's, London, 13 October 2008, lot 62 (part).American private collection, acquired from the above sale.This lot is subject to the following lot symbols: ** VAT on imported items at a preferential rate of 5% on Hammer Price and the prevailing rate on Buyer's Premium.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

An Egyptian silver amulet of Ptah Late Period-Ptolemaic, circa 664-30 B.C.The mummiform god wearing a tight-fitting skull-cap, hands clasped to hold a sceptre, now missing, 5cm highFootnotes:Provenance:With Petit Musée, Montreal.Harry Toulch Collection, Montreal, acquired from the above in 1997.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

An Egyptian green steatite amulet in the form of the crocodile god Khenty-khety Late Period, circa 664-332 B.C.Naturalistically carved, with a full moon and crescent headdress, finely incised scale details, the mouth and eyes well delineated, set on an integral rectangular base, pierced horizontally through the chin support, 5.5cm longFootnotes:Provenance:With L'Art Ancien, Montreal, 1982.Khenty-khety, the crocodile god of Athribis in the Delta had lunar aspects, hence the full and crescent moon headdress.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

Three Egyptian glazed faience amulets Late Period, circa 664-332 B.C.Including a triad amulet plaque of Harpocrates wearing the Sidelock of Youth flanked by Isis and Nephthys, their hands clasped, 2.6cm x 2cm, set into a later pylon-shaped metal mount topped by a winged solar disc, said to have been found at Gebel el Touna, Upper Egypt; an amulet of Nephthys wearing the crown with the hieroglyph for her name, 5.3cm, and a pale green faience amulet of the jackal-headed god Anubis, 7cm (3)Footnotes:Provenance:Property of a private collector, Edinburgh (1938-2021).The triad plaque: with Ralph Huntington Blanchard (1875-1936), Cairo. Blanchard's Egyptian Museum, Sharia Kamel, Cairo. Thomson Roddick & Medcalf Auction, Edinburgh, 30 March 2006, lot 473.Nephthys: Acquired from John Cummings Ltd, Granthan Lincolnshire, 26 May 1994.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

Seven Egyptian glazed faience amulets Late Period-Ptolemaic, circa 664-30 B.C.Including a large lion amulet, the mane with incised details, recumbent on an integral base, with suspension loop at the back and tail swung over its haunches, 5.2cm long; a black glazed fragmentary amulet of Isis, 2.7cm; a lion-headed aegis in bright blue glaze, 3.5cm; a seated baboon, a seated monkey amulet; an amulet of Ptaichos, all 2.5cm, and a Ptolemiac Period green glazed figure of Harpocrates, 3.6cm (7)Footnotes:Provenance:Property of a private collector, Edinburgh (1938-2021).The lion amulet acquired from Eternal Egypt, London, 14 May 1994.Naucratic amulet: acquired from Bernard C. Pickard, Dorset, March 1994.Monkey amulet: acquired from John Cummings Ltd, Grantham Lincolnshire, December 1996, list no.A20.Published:Eternal Egypt, Catalogue 'Rameses' - Egyptian Antiquities, April 1994, no.38.For a similar lion amulet from the Leo Mildenberg collection, see A. Kozloff (ed.), Animals in Ancient Art, Cleveland, 1981, p.65, no.52. This genre of amulet was likely apotropaic or protective in function. Carol Andrews suggests that these larger lion amulets may be related to a spell against snakes preserved on a Late Period papyrus: it requires the words be recited 'over a lion of glazed composition threaded to red linen' (Amulets of Ancient Egypt, London, 1994, p.64-5).For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

Chinese 19th Century Carved Jade Amulet with Silk Tassels, Decorated with Images of Birds and Flowers etc, Well Carved - Please Confirm with Photo. 2.75 Inches - 6.90 cms Diameter.

Mutton Jade Square Amulet engraved decoration depicting scholar and pupils, marks to base, measure 2.25 x 1.5"

Mutton Jade Square Amulet Tablet, pierced decoration, depicting figure, 2.5 x 1.5".

A pre-Columbian Taino style carved pale turquoise coloured stone figural pendant or amulet, possibly 1000-1500 AD, length 6.8cm, mounted on a stand. Provenance: from the estate of a West Sussex collector.Buyer’s Premium 29.4% (including VAT @ 20%) of the hammer price. Lots purchased online via the-saleroom.com will attract an additional premium of 6% (including VAT @ 20%) of the hammer price.

Large Bukharan Turkmen Islamic Silver with Parcel Gilding Pectoral Pendant Amulet Box Ornament, decorated with Silver Studs and Bells, Central Asian

Large Bukharan Turkmen Islamic Silver with Parcel Gilding Pectoral Pendant Amulet Box Ornament, decorated with Bells, Central Asian

AN EROTIC BRONZE CIRCULAR PLAQUE AND COVER The interior with multiple scenes of amorous couples, the exterior plain, possibly a form of wedding amulet 8.5cm diameter Condition: For a condition report or further images, please contact the saleroom via hello@hotlotz.com Additional Information: All lots are on view at 23 Maple Avenue, Singapore, 277580 on Thursday 30 June, Friday 1 July and Saturday 2 July, between 10am and 5pm. Please do not attend the property at other times. No appointments are necessary.

A hand carved Chinese jade amulet.

A box of mixed collectables to include glass scent bottles, Jade amulet and a quantity of vintage costume jewellery.

A large ancient Egyptian blue faience wajdet eye amulet, probably New Kingdom (chipped).

A Medal commemorating The Investiture of HRH Prince Charles Prince of Wales, minted in Silver, 33.5 gms no. 2478 in a red case, a medal awarded to the "AGA at the Columbian Exposition", and an amulet of Bronze.

A jade amulet pendant

Seltenes Amulett, um 1530-50, gepresstes und geschnitztes Horn, vorderseitig Kreuz mit König und Königin, wohl David, rückseitig Maria auf dem Totenbett, umgeben von einer Trauergemeinde, der Heilige Geist am Himmel, ca. 6.5 x 5.5 cm, Öse defekt, sehr selten, sammelwürdig, musealRare amulet, approx. 1530-50 , pressed and carved horn, front cross with king and queen, probably David, backsides Mary on the deathbed, surrounded by mourners, holy spirit in the sky, approx. 6.5 x 5.5 cm, lug defect, very rare, collectable, museum

A CHINESE CARVED NEPHRITE JADE ARCHAIC AMULET, 15cm long.

A LARGE CHINESE CARVED AND PIERCED JADE AMULET, with chilong motifs, 15cm long.

A CARVED HARDSTONE ARCHAIC AMULET, 15.5cm long.