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Amarna Period, 18th Dynasty, 1353-1336 BC. A rectangular limestone relief fragment depicting a profile head facing left with full lips, heavy jawline and lentoid eyes, hatched ties to the rear, six rays terminating in elongated hands extending from the upper edge, the upper part of a frieze of lotus flowers beneath. 7 kg, 56cm overall (22"). Fine condition; repaired. Property of a London gentleman; acquired Bonhams, New Bond Street, London, UK; 1 May 2008, Lot 43; with a print-out of the catalogue entry and a copy of the purchase invoice. The head is that of Nefertiti, queen and Great Royal Wife, of the Pharaoh Akhenaten, and whose name means the beautiful one is here. Nefertiti and her husband were known for a religious revolution, in which they worshipped one god only, Aten, or the sun disc. Akhenaten and Nefertiti were responsible for the creation of a whole new religion which changed the ways of religion within Egypt. With her husband, she reigned at what was arguably the wealthiest period of Ancient Egyptian history. Some scholars believe that Nefertiti ruled briefly as Neferneferuaten after her husband's death and before the accession of Tutankhamun. Her husband abandoned the old royal capital of Thebes due to its association with the old gods, particularly the state deity Amun. Akhenaten issued a ban on the worship of the gods and had the temples closed down, thus marginalising the wealthy and powerful priesthood. As part of his religious revolution Akhenaten built a new capital several miles north of Thebes at a site called Akhetaten, meaning the Horizon of the Aten, now modern Amarna. The new capital had a number of important open air shrines dedicated to the Aten which were profusely decorated with scenes depicting the royal family making offerings to the sun disc. The architects employed a new way of constructing and decorating the temples by using small stones that were carved with sections of the larger friezes, which are known today as talatat, of which this is an example. The scene on this relief depicts Nefertiti standing before an altar table, the top part of which is visible as a line, and offering lotus flowers to the Aten. The Aten was depicted as a disc from which descend beams of light that end in hands; these hands hold the ankh, hieroglyph for life to the noses of the royal family. In scenes found on the talatat, Nefertiti appears almost twice as often as her husband. She is shown appearing behind her husband the Pharaoh in offering scenes in the role of the queen supporting her husband, but she is also depicted in scenes that would have normally been the prerogative of the king. After the death of Akhenaten it is believed that Nefertiti may have started the process of abandoning the worship of the Aten and a return to the old gods, a move that was essential for the political stability of Egypt that had started to disintegrate under the rule of her husband, particularly diplomatic contacts with neighbouring kingdoms. This scene clearly displays the so-called Amarna style in art which broke with long-established Egyptian conventions. Unlike the strict idealistic formalism of previous Egyptian art, it depicted its subjects more realistically. These included informal scenes, such as intimate portrayals of affection within the royal family or playing with their children, and no longer portrayed women as lighter coloured than men. The art also had a realism that sometimes borders on caricature, but which had a lasting effect on Egyptian art.
ANTIQUE LADIES' SIZE AGATE SNUFF BOTTLEAntique and well hollowed, Chinese ladies' size chalcedony agate snuff bottle; the bulbous form with apine tree and bird carved from the lighter translucent gray section, with some attractive banded suffusions; jadeite stopper; H: 2"; Provenance: From the Hashimoto Estate
PAIR CARVED SPINACH JADE PLAQUES/TABLESCREENSPair of Chinese carved spinach jade plaques; each of circular form, the front showing relief design of pair phoenix perched on rockery; the versos with delicate iris; the stone of atrractive dark coloration with lighter cloud-like mottling; set into ornate reticulated hardwood stands of scrolling foliage motif; D: 11 1/2" (each jade); H: 19 1/2" (each approx. overall)
A George V silver cigarette box, Sheffield, 1923 by Walker and Hall, with interlocking key border, engraved R.H.R 1924, cedar lined together with a set of six EPNS apple form place name holders (boxed), a late Victorian EPNS antler handled crumb scoop, a boxed set of six fish knives and forks, a boxes set of EPNS dessert forks and spoons, a Mylflam Diplomat table lighter and an EPNS sugar caster.
Hornby 1931-6 lighter green LNER c/w 0-4-0 No. 0 loco missing coupling rods, creases to cab roof, loss of lining ,various chips and scratches, with non Hornby key, and 4 wheel NZR tender missing one buffer, couplings to tender and at rear replaced, creases to sides, loss of lining and chips and scratches (P)
An H & R Daniel porcelain trio, plain edge shape, pattern number 4677, with peach ground decorated with hand painted pink flowers and gilt rims, and two plates or stands of the same pattern with lighter yellow ground, 21cm diameter and 23cm diameter CONDITION REPORT: If you require further images of this lot or a condition report please contact us with your request as condition reports have not been included in the description
A George V hallmarked silver table lighter modelled as an Aladdin's lamp terminating in swans head flying scroll handle, with engraved dedication 'Presented to the Gun Room Mess, H.M.S. Renown' length 13cm, Chester 1920, Stokes & Ireland Ltd, together with a globe form desk cigar lighter awarded to the W. R. officers on H.M.S. Renown for naval review and manoeuvres 1897, London 1895, total weight 9.3oz. (2).
A RARE CHINESE HUANGHUALI SMALL SCROLL TABLE, carved from a single plank, of plain form with inswept curl ends, the richly-grained timber with fine 'layered' figuring and occasional gnarls, one edge with a lighter band, late Ming - early Qing, 22 ¼" (56.5cm) Provenance: Bought from Sydney Moss Ltd., London, 1990 for £3,500.
Jack Nicholson signed 10x8 b/w photo. Classic 8x10 black and white photograph signed by legendary Hollywood superstar Jack Nicholson. Dedicated in the darker area and signed in the lighter area. Good condition. All signed items come with Certificate of Authenticity. Can be shipped worldwide.
PATCHWORK QUILT FROM LORD RAGLAN'S DEATH BED. Packed in a cushion cover are two very intricate and delicate quilts. A large note says "This quilt was used during the Crimean War and was on the bed of Field Marshall Lord Raglan G.C.B when he died of cholera outside Sebastopol. Kindly loaned by Lord Raglan (Lord Lieutenant of Monmouthsire). The first quilt seems lighter, possibly used in the summer months. There is no lining or backing, some of the hexaganols have fallen away. 143cms x 163cms. The remaining silk hexagonal patchworks are in fair condition. The second quilt is heavier and hexagonal silk patches have been framed with brown velvet. 170cms x 162cms
A Collection of advertising ashtrays including a blue and white Carlsberg example, a Double Diamond bakelite ashtray, table lighters, cased pipes, a lighter and cigarette case combined, a Will's Capstan advertising desk calendar , Franklyn's tin plate snooker score board, advertising mirrors and other advertising effects.
An Edward VII hallmarked silver vesta case of rectangular form with part foliate scroll engraved decoration, inscribed "Joanne", converted to a lighter, with suspension ring, Henry Williamson Ltd, Birmingham 1901, 3.7 x 3cm, and a further vesta case overall engraved with floral motifs, centred with a shield shaped vacant cartouche, Birmingham 1905, 4 x 5cm, weighable silver approx 0.9ozt (2).
A 9ct yellow gold dress ring set with amethyst coloured cut stone within a border of white stones, size O/P, an Art Deco white metal white and blue sapphire eternity ring, size N (one stone missing), a pair of yellow metal drop ear clips, also a vintage lighter modelled as a camera and a George V hallmarked silver cigarette box, Birmingham 1927 (5).
Six bottles of Chateau Tour De Mont Haut Medoc, 2013, in OWC Please note that lots 384-499 will be available for collection by arrangement approximately one week after the auction and will attract VAT on the hammer price Specialist delivery of wine can be arranged with Benelux 01823 660 645 benelux@talk21.com Please note that the wine is sold as seen, we make no comment on the condition or the way in which it has been stored. It is up to the buyer to satisfy themselves on this prior to the sale. Caveat Emptor! Condition report Tasting Notes Quite a decent depth of colour. Quite stalky. Not a huge amount of fruit on the nose. Decent amount of fruit on the palate and has classy presentation. Slightly lighter than the Medoc but medium length in the finish.Drinking well. 12.5%. Tasted August 2015. Bottled France

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