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A Fragmentary Egyptian Rock Crystal Amulet of Thoeris, New Kingdom, 1540-1075 B.C.
Estimate
5,000 - 7,000 GBP
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Description
- A Fragmentary Egyptian Rock Crystal Amulet of Thoeris
- rock crystal
- 7.3 cm.
holding a sa-sign before her and wearing a tripartite wig, the hippopotamus-headed goddess with pregnant belly, pendulous breasts, gaping mouth, and crocodile tail incised with a chevron pattern, a protruding circular mortise on top of her head for attachment of the crown.
Provenance
Gillian Anne Fortini, née Edmonds (1928-2014), Asunción, Lugano, and Paris, acquired prior to 1976
by descent to the present owner
by descent to the present owner
Condition
Stone is translucent and not red/pink as it appears in catalogue photos. Lower jaw and fang chipped. Small chips and abrasions on proper left-side and back of head. Front of hands abraded. Element on top of head is a tenon or remains of a crown, not a mortise as described in catalogue.
"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."
"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."
Catalogue Note
For a complete example, 9.83 cm. high, cf. British Museum, inv. no. 1892,1213.1 (I. Shaw and P. Nicholson, British Museum Dictionary of Ancient Egypt, 1995, p. 283: http://www.britishmuseum.org/research/collection_online/collection_object_details.aspx?objectId=129802).