Auction 154 – 5 - 9 December 2023
Greek, Roman, Egyptian & Other Antiquities, Natural History & Coins
Part 1: Tu, 05.12.2023, from 1:00 PM CET
Part 2: We, 06.12.2023, from 1:00 PM CET
Part 3: Th, 07.12.2023, from 1:00 PM CET
Part 4: Fr, 08.12.2023, from 1:00 PM CET
Part 5: Sa, 09.12.2023, from 1:00 PM CET
The auction is closed.
Part 2: We, 06.12.2023, from 1:00 PM CET
Part 3: Th, 07.12.2023, from 1:00 PM CET
Part 4: Fr, 08.12.2023, from 1:00 PM CET
Part 5: Sa, 09.12.2023, from 1:00 PM CET
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Description
Egyptian Limestone Miniature Obelisk with Hieroglyphs
Late Period, 664-332 B.C. With tapering sides and pointed top, incised vertical column of hieroglyphic text to one face: ?ry-?bt ?b? ?tp mr-mš? imn, ''lector-priest' (give) purified offering (to the) general of the army (of) Amun'; mounted on a custom-made stand. Cf. similar in the collection of the British Museum under accession no.EA495. 444 grams total, 21 cm high (8 1/4 in.).
Acquired in Egypt in the early 20th century. Private collection of Mr T.H., Norfolk, UK.
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Bidding
| Price realized | 4'200 GBP |
| Starting price | 1'000 GBP |
| Estimate | 1'500 GBP |
The auction is closed.
