13 Apr 2011
10:30 BST
London, New Bond Street
Antiquities including Property from the Collection of Sir Daniel Donohue
Back to auction 18817
Antiquities including Property from the Collection of Sir Daniel Donohue
Back to auction 18817
An Egyptian turquoise glazed composition head of Hathor
Late Period, circa 664-332 B.C.
From a sistrum handle, the cow-eared goddess wearing an elaborate broad collar, flanked by two uraei with solar discs, her wig supporting a pillar with a central uraeus, 3in (7.5cm) high, mounted
Late Period, circa 664-332 B.C.
From a sistrum handle, the cow-eared goddess wearing an elaborate broad collar, flanked by two uraei with solar discs, her wig supporting a pillar with a central uraeus, 3in (7.5cm) high, mounted
Sold for
£6,000
inc. premium
Footnotes
- Provenance:
Swiss private collection. Acquired in 1983 from Galerie Nefer, Zurich and accompanied by a copy of the original invoice.
Category: Antiquities
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