Ancient Art and Antiquities Catalogue


Old to Middle Kingdoms (44 Items)

Wooden model of a farming scene, Middle Kingdom
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Title: Wooden model of a farming scene, Middle Kingdom
Item Code: a7401
Description: A votive wooden model of a farmer driving two cows harnessed to a plough, tilling a field.
Substantially remnant gesso overlay and pigments.
Mounted on a custom display base.
Ex Mossgreen Auctions, Melbourne, Fine Australian and International Art & Antiques, featuring the Estate of the Late Dr Harley K. Baxter, 22-23 November, 2009.
Origin: Middle Kingdom, 2040-1782 B.C. Egypt
Dimensions: Height: 22.5 cm (farmer); 12.0 cm (cattle).
Dimensions of base: 39.0 x 18.0 cm
Condition: Some ancient loss evident on each figure; the plough is intact.
Price: AUD $12,500.00 USD $10,750.00 EUR €6,625.00
Status: Available
Necklace of blue faience beads, Middle Kingdom
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Title: Necklace of blue faience beads, Middle Kingdom
Item Code: x4175
Description: A beautiful necklace of ribbed, spherical blue faience beads dating from the Middle Kingdom period, interspersed with modern 18 ct gold beads.
Clasp of 18 ct gold.
Origin: Middle Kingdom, early 2nd millennium B.C. Egypt (faience beads)
Dimensions: Complete length: 43.0 cm
Condition: Fine condition, the faience beads with superb patina.
Price: AUD $2,000.00 USD $1,720.00 EUR €1,060.00
Status: Available
Egyptian white glazed faience amulet of the solar goddess Bastet, portrayed in her sacred animal form of cat.
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Title: Egyptian white glazed faience amulet of the solar goddess Bastet, portrayed in her sacred animal form of cat.
Item Code: bd9
Description: Egyptian white glazed faience amulet of the solar goddess Bastet, portrayed in her sacred animal form of cat.
Private collection, Melbourne.
Origin: Middle kingdom, circa 2040-1782 B.C.
Dimensions: Height: 34 mm
Condition: Good condition, with traces of magnesium and iron oxide.
Price: AUD $900.00 USD $774.00 EUR €477.00
Status: Available
Limestone statuette of an identified official, Old Kingdom
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Title: Limestone statuette of an identified official, Old Kingdom
Item Code: a7366
Description: A limestone statuette of an official, portrayed standing with arms tightly to the sides and hands clenched, wearing a long wig and short kilt. The right arm bears a hieroglyphic inscription with the personal name identifying the figure as Imy-Pepy-Ny-Kau-Ptah.
Ex Dr. Harley Baxter Collection, Melbourne
Origin: Late Old Kingdom, Dynasty VI, 2345-2181 BC, Egypt
Dimensions: Height: 25.3 cm
Condition: Intact.
Price: AUD $4,900.00 USD $4,214.00 EUR €2,597.00
Status: Available
Wooden votive model with figure of a workman, Old Kingdom
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Title: Wooden votive model with figure of a workman, Old Kingdom
Item Code: a7390
Description: A rare cedar wood votive model portraying a kneeling workman.
Substantial remnant red ochre decoration.
Ex Dr. Harley Baxter Collection, Melbourne
Origin: Old Kingdom, 2575-2134 BC, Egypt
Dimensions: Height: 28.0 cm / Length: 41.3 cm / Diameter: 9.5 cm
Condition: In stable condition with ancient loss evident.
Price: AUD $12,000.00 USD $10,320.00 EUR €6,360.00
Status: Available
Egyptian rare turquoise glazed faience torso of a concubine
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Title: Egyptian rare turquoise glazed faience torso of a concubine
Item Code: a4899
Description: Egyptian rare turquoise glazed faience torso of a concubine; portrayed naked and with circular motif on arms (possibly tatoo's) in black pigment; right arm is crossed at the waist and hand cupped to emphasise her breast. Hips are wide to symbolise fertility.
Origin: Middle kingdom, 12th dynasty, circa 1991-1782 B.C.
Dimensions: Height: 7.2 cm / width: 6.5 cm
Condition: Head and lower section missing. Presented on custom display stand.
Price: AUD $3,850.00 USD $3,311.00 EUR €2,040.50
Status: Available
Collection of six Egyptian glazed faience and glass tubular beads.
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Title: Collection of six Egyptian glazed faience and glass tubular beads.
Item Code: e3137
Description: Collection of six Egyptian glazed faience and glass tubular beads.
Origin: Middle Kingdon, circa 2040-1640 B.C.
Dimensions: Lengths: 24 mm to 39 mm
Condition: Some ancient loss evident.
Price: AUD $120.00 USD $103.20 EUR €63.60
Status: Available
Rare Egyptian faience crumb bead necklace.
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Title: Rare Egyptian faience crumb bead necklace.
Item Code: a7894
Description: Rare Egyptian faience crumb bead necklace.
Origin: Old kingdom, circa 2400 B.C.
Dimensions: Full length: 60.0 cm
Condition: Temporarily strung.
Price: AUD $450.00 USD $387.00 EUR €238.50
References: The History of Beads, Lois Sherr Dubin, n.430
Status: Available
Egyptian limestone votary figure of a goose
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Title: Egyptian limestone votary figure of a goose
Item Code: a2858
Description: Egyptian limestone votary figure of a goose prepared for consumption, rendered with head resting on it's back.
Ex-Paris market
Origin: Old kingdom, circa 2345-2181 B.C.
Dimensions: Length: 10.2 cm / height: 6.2 cm
Condition: Right bottom portion of leg missing
Price: AUD $1,950.00 USD $1,677.00 EUR €1,033.50
References: Drouit Montaigne, October 2003, pl477
Status: Available
Egyptian pale blue glazed faience center bead.
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Title: Egyptian pale blue glazed faience center bead.
Item Code: x3559
Description: Egyptian pale blue glazed faience center bead.
Origin: Old kingdom, circa 2575-2134 B.C.
Dimensions: Diameter: 29 mm
Condition: Minor glaze wear, otherwise fine condition.
Price: AUD $150.00 USD $129.00 EUR €79.50
Status: Available

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