An Egyptian Carnelian Ushabti
Sale 910 - Antiquities & Ethnographic Art
Nov 18, 2021
10:00AM CT
Live / Chicago
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Estimate
$800 -
1,200
Price Realized
$688
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Lot Description
An Egyptian Carnelian Ushabti
New Kingdom, 18th-20th Dynasty, 1550-1070 B.C.
Height 1 3/4 inches (4.5 cm).
Property from the Collection of Dr. Hernan D. Ruf, Pompano Beach, Florida
Provenance:
J. Engels, 1972-2001.
Andreas von dem Berge, Gescher, Germany, 2001-2018; where acquired by current owner.
(with certificate of authenticity copy)
Note:
Amulets made from Carnelian are known from the Predynastic period onwards, and considered precious enough to be mentioned on lists amongst lapis lazuli, turquoise, and silver.
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