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An Egyptian Carnelian and Quartz Bead and Pendant Necklace, 3rd Intermediate/ Late Period, 1075-30 B.C.
Estimate
10,000 - 15,000 USD
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Description
- An Egyptian Carnelian and Quartz Bead and Pendant Necklace
- Cornelian, gold, glass soapstone, quartz
- Turtle amulet 7/8 in. 2.1 cm. length as strung together 14 1/4 in. 36.2 cm.
composed of a central carnelian turtle amulet and numerous graduated carnelian cornflower bud pendants, interspersed with a variety of amulets and beads, including two Horus Falcons and three scarabs.
Provenance
Goddard and Josephine DuBois, acquired in Egypt circa 1901-1907
Dr. Goddard DuBois, San Diego
Dr. Goddard DuBois, San Diego
Exhibited
The Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, circa 1920-1940
Museum of Fine Arts, Boston, 1945-1965
Museum of Man, San Diego, 1968
Museum of Fine Arts, Boston, 1945-1965
Museum of Man, San Diego, 1968
Condition
Most of the cornflower pendants are chipped around the bases, and one falcon seems to be missing the beak.
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.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE 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.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.
Catalogue Note
For the turtle amulet cf. W.M. Flinders Petrie, Amulets, London, 1914, pl. XLI, 239 a and b. Also see Henry G. Fischer, "Ancient Egyptian Representations of Turtles," The Metropolitan Museum of Art Papers, no. 13, New York, 1968.