Egyptian Large Faience Eye of Horus Bead > Lot No. 0507

Description:
A pale blue glazed composition wedjat amuletic bead with moulded detail of the eye, pupil and brow outlined in brown; pierced for suspension.

Culture/Period:
26th Dynasty, 685-525 BC

Measurements:
Faience, 10.01 grams, 40 mm

Size :
1 1/2"

Condition:
Fine condition.

Provenance:
From the Foxwell family collection; Mr H G and Miss E Foxwell purchased their collection from the late 1890's until the early 1920's, acquiring from the Forman collection (sold by Sotheby's in 1900) and the Mc Gregor Collection (sold by Sotheby's in 1922) and the Clements collection in 1923 and thence by descent.

Estimate: £150 - 200 (EUR 190 - 250; USD 240 - 320)

Auction date: Wednesday 14th March 2012 - Coins & 15-16 March 2012 - Antiquities at The Swedenborg Hall >> Coins & Antiquities

Sold for: £100