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251 - RARE EGYPTIAN GOLD PENDANT WITH VULTURES.

Estimate £3,000 - £6,000

Description

RARE EGYPTIAN GOLD PENDANT WITH VULTURES. Late Period - Roman Period, Ca. 664 BC - 200 AD. A gold pendant of two confronted vulture heads. The hooked beaks project to either side, with circular eyes inlaid with red stones. The central field is decorated with a green drop-shaped stone, with a suspension loop rising from the top centre. For similar see: The British Museum, Miscellaneous number: SR3/7051. Size: 55mm x 36mm; Weight: 11g Provenance: Private London collection; acquired in Germany; previously in the S.T. collection, Switzerland, 1980s–2000s. The XRF analyses performed demonstrate that the compositional profile of the metal is consistent with, and technically compatible with, documented metallic compositions of objects from the attributed historical period, thereby providing substantial material support for the object’s authenticity. This piece is accompanied by a report from Lisa Sartini, Egyptologist PHD of Chimera Heritage Consultants. This item has been checked against the Art Loss Register database and comes with a confirmation letter.

About the sale FINE ANCIENT JEWELLERY AND BEADS - THE PRINCE COLLECTION

Auction location

Auction time 06/20/2026 at 2:00 PM

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