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Lot 55
An important Viking Scadinavian mythological amulet shaped a stylized thunderbold associated with the "wrath of God Thor", piercied in the middle for attachment - 54mm, 8,5 grams - ca.900-1100AD - From a private collection, acquired in London in the 1970s. - All items come with Free International postage, accompanied by a signed Certificate of Authenticity .
Lot 69
Rare Bronze Age Sword-Shaped Amulet. 2nd-1st millennium BC. A bronze dagger-shaped pendant with pierced pommel, broad ribbed blade. Usually associated with cults to war gods. Worn by warriors as talismans. - 95mm, 29,5 grams - ca.800BC - From a private collection, acquired in London in the 1970s. - All items come with Free International postage, accompanied by a signed Certificate of Authenticity .
Lot 7
Interesting Medieval amulet shaped as moon crescent; well preserved integral loop; decorated with a stylized winged monster. - 29mm, 3,5 grams - ca. 900-1100 AD - Property of a Central London gallery, purchased on the European art market in the 1980s. - All items come with Free International postage, accompanied by a signed Certificate of Authenticity .
Lot 544
10th-11th century AD. An amulet comprising a silver cell with stamped design, and crenellated rim; bear's claw insert. Cf. Korshun, V.E. Yazcheskye Priveski Drevnei Rusi X-XIV Vekov, volume I, Moscow, 2012, item A.1.04, https://imgur.com/G2S8HBc. 4.4 grams, 30mm (1 1/4"). From a private ring collection; acquired before 1990. [No Reserve] Very fine condition.
Lot 560
9th-10th century AD. A pendant comprising a sheet gold loop and sleeve decorated with twisted filigree collars and spiral detail with granule and carved neolithic arrowhead. See discussion of curated stone blades for magical and curative purposes in Evans, J. The Ancient Stone Implements, Weapons and Ornaments of Great Britain, London, 1897, p.365. 2.27 grams, 41mm (1 1/2"). Property of a lady living in Kent, UK; formerly part of her grandfather's collection; acquired in Germany after WWII; thence by descent 2006. This amulet was believed to be protection against “Elfshot”: the attack of elves was believed to be responsible for mysterious suffering in men and livestock. 'Elfshot' described sudden shooting pains localised to a particular area of the body, such as in rheumatism, arthritis or muscle stitches or cramps. Elves were thought to shoot darts or arrows where such pains had no obvious external cause. Belief in elfshot persisted into the 20th century in rural areas, and as proof, country folk would sometimes find small arrowheads (the remains of Neolithic or Mesolithic flints, or naturally-occuring spear-shaped stones) that were believed to be the magical weapons that caused the afflictions. The belief in elfshot begins in the Pagan Germanic period and this amulet is a very early and rare example. Very fine condition.
Lot 24
New Kingdom, XVIII Dynasty, 1470-1330 BC. A gold amulet of the goddess Bastet in the form of a seated cat with suspension ring to the back. 2.16 grams, 13mm (1/2"). See The Baron Empain collection, Christie's, London, 14 April 2011, Lots 37 & 40, for similar. Ex French collection, 1920s. Fine condition.
Lot 27
New Kingdom, XVIII Dynasty, 1470-1330 BC. A gold amulet of a leaping cat with front paws extended, back legs stretched; short, round ears, detailing to the face. 1 gram, 17.5mm (3/4"). See The Baron Empain collection, Christie's, London, 14 April 2011, Lots 37 & 40, for similar. Ex French collection, 1920s. Fine condition.
Lot 28
New Kingdom, XVIII Dynasty, 1470-1330 BC. A gold amulet of a frog with detailing to the body; the underside engraved with hieroglyphs, reading Amenhotep, possibly for Amenhotep III. 0.58 grams, 6mm (1/4"). See The Baron Empain collection, Christie's, London, 14 April 2011, Lots 37 & 40, for similar. From a 1920s French collection. Fine condition.
Lot 11
Late Period, 664-332 BC. A glazed faience amulet of Ptah-Soker in the form of a bandy-legged dwarf standing on a rectangular plaque; naked with large bald head, hands held to the side; pierced through the back of the neck for suspension. 10.2 grams, 44mm (1 3/4"). From an important French collection formed since the early 1960s. Pataikos was a phylactic (protective) deity worshipped in ancient Egypt from the time of the Old Kingdom. Amulets of the god, which appear to have been worn around the neck, are well-attested from the New Kingdom period. Pataikos and related deities are frequently depicted stepping upon and holding crocodiles, snakes and scorpions, symbolic of their ability to ward away malevolent forces. The word 'Pataikos' was coined by the Greek writer Herodotus to refer to the representations of Ptah, the god of craftsman, as a dwarf - 'Pataikos' literally means 'little Ptah'. He also records that Pataikos was regarded as the son of Ptah. Fine condition.
Lot 1016
An Egyptian faience Harpocrates amulet New Kingdom, circa 1550 - 1069 BC with side lock and hand raised to the mouth 5.6cm high, an Egyptian double sided disc pendant, with the head of Bes, a green glazed figure of Bes, a faience Pataikos amulet, a shell bead and mother of pearl slither necklace and a Roman glass double unguentarium fragment. (6) Provenance Phillips, sale no. 31011, lot 14, part.
Lot 1176
λ Three Yoruba divination heads Nigeria bone, the largest inscribed Rev E T Packenham...Yoruba, 8.5cm high, a bone figure amulet, two ivory bracelets with inlaid pewter dots, a snake vertebrae, a coconut slice strand and a quantity of coconut shell beads, with a handwritten note Beads made from coconut shell. Worn around waist by girls & women. Sometimes nothing else! Provenance Reverend Edward Thomas Packenham, Church Missionary Society superintendent. Stationed in Owo, Oshogbo and Lagos 1909 - 1921.
Lot 1002
An Egyptian turquoise faience shabti Third Intermediate Period, circa 1080 - 945 BC with tripartite wig and crossed arms, with black detailing of two hoes, a heart amulet and two vertical rows of hieroglyphs and a double strap seed bag to the back, 15cm high. Provenance The Gunn family, Stirling, Scotland.
Lot 710
Hermès, Brins D'Or, a silk scarf, designed by Julia Abadie, decorated with belt buckles, an amulet and aprons, with rolled edges, 86cm x 89cm; Hermès, Les Voitures Nouvelles, a blue silk scarf, designed by Jacques Eude, decorated with carriages, with rolled edges, 90cm x 85cm; and a Hermès gilt metal scarf ring, composed of oval links, accompanied by a Hermès box
Lot 1009
A Kazak Chaili rug woven in colour with three bold octagonal motifs filled with hooked and geometric motifs on a navy blue ground, within seven stripe borders filled with leaf and scroll design, the upper panel with amulet interspersed by red and white barbers pole design, 92ins x 56ins Note: A similar example illustrated in "Orientteppiche. Band 1: Kaukasische Teppiche", by Battenberg Antiquitäten-Katalog, page 223
Lot 192
Five Pre-Columbian stone figurines, including: three Mezcala figurines (500-40 B.C.E.); one Olmecoid-Mezcala figurine (c. 400 B.C.E.); and one Cupisnique amulet (1500-500 B.C.E.).Provenance: Mezcala stone figurine purchased by current owner from Sebastian Fernandez of Fernandez Leventhal Gallery, NY in 2004. Additional Mezcala figurine purchased by current owner from Arte Primitivo Auction in 2002. Final Mezcala figurine purchased by Park-Bernet Galleries, NYC; purchased by current owner from Howard Nowes Ancient Art, NYC, in 2003. Olmecoid-Mezcala figurine purchased by Peter G. Wray Collection; Alan Kaplan Collection, FL; purchased by current owner from Art Primitivo auction in 2002. Dimensions: Heights range from 1 1/4 in to 4 3/4 in. Widths range from 3/4 in to 1 3/4 in. Depths range from 1/2 in to 1 1/4 in.Condition: Generally good condition; some wear consistent with age.
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