Late Period, 664-332 B.C. The seated figure of a duck(?), its small carefully rendered head with internally detailed eyes; a transverse suspension hole through its folded wings. Cf. Andrews, C., Amulets of Ancient Egypt, London, 1994, p.61, pl.60b, for a duck amulet, considered to represent a food offering or a symbol of resurrection. 1.35 grams, 13 mm (1/2 in.). [No Reserve]From the collection of a gentleman, acquired on the London art market in the 1990s.
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Late Period, 664-332 B.C. Carved in the round reed boat with ram-headed prow, altar amidships surmounted by a horned sun disc and flanked by two baboons standing in adoration; repaired. Cf. Reisner, G.A., Catalogue général des antiquités égyptiennes du Musée du Caire, Nos.5218-6000 et 12001-12527, Vol. I, Amulets, Cairo, 1907, p.158 (no. CG12263) and pl.XX, for a smaller amulet of a similar format. 10.4 grams, 55 mm (21/8 in.).From the collection of a gentleman, acquired on the London art market in the 1990s.This represents a condensed version of a two-dimensional funerary scene of the sun god Re, here represented by the horned disc, in his solar barque, flanked by baboons in an attitude of praise. The boat's ram-headed prow possibly alludes to Re's transformation into a ram during his night-time journey through the Underworld.
Circa 1000 B.C. With exceptional eye detailing carved in low-relief to one face. Cf. Petrie, W.M.F., Amulets. Illustrated by the Egyptian Collection in University College, London, 1914, pl. XXV, no. 138z, for a wedjat-eye amulet of similar style. 1.64 grams, 19 mm (3/4 in.). (For this specific lot, 5% import VAT is applicable on the hammer price.) Ex R. Liechti (1934-2010) Geneva, Switzerland, formed between 1950-1990s. Accompanied by a copy of an old collection inventory note.The wedjat-eye amulet is a representation of the healed eye of the god Horus, featuring both human and falcon elements. The name wedjat in ancient Egyptian means ‘the one that is sound.’ According to Egyptian mythology, Horus' eye was wounded or taken by the god Seth and restored by Thoth. The wedjat-eye amulet was thought to protect its wearer and bestow the power of recovery and regeneration onto them. It was very popular and used by both the living and the dead.
9th-11th century A.D. or earlier. Comprising a D-shaped gold cap with arched recesses to each flat face, integral loop above, inset crystal bead with reserved pellet eyes. 0.59 grams, 14 mm (1/2 in.).Acquired 1980-2015. Ex Abelita family collection.This amulet was believed to offer protection against 'Elfshot'. The attack of elves was believed responsible for mysterious suffering in men and livestock: sudden shooting pains localised to a particular area of the body, such as in rheumatism, arthritis or muscle stitches or cramps. Elves were thought to shoot darts or arrows where such pains had no obvious external cause. Belief in elfshot persisted into the 20th century in rural areas, and as proof country folk would sometimes find small arrowheads (the remains of Neolithic or Mesolithic flints, or naturally-occurring spear-shaped stones) that were believed to be the magical weapons that caused the afflictions. Belief in elfshot began in the Pagan Germanic period.
Hermes necklace amulet diamond pink gold jewelry pendantThis item is shipped from Japan.Freight:1.International Freight: Foreign shipping charges are determined by destination.2.Photos, descriptions and valuations have been meticulously prepared by fully certified expert judgment and appraisers. 3.In rare cases, the item does not match the description in the auction, Hans Auction experts will help you, please notify Hans Auction within 5 days of receiving the item.45.Check Shipping, Payment and Auction Policies for more details.
A group of three Middle Eastern jambiyas, each with typical curved blade, length of longest blade 23cm, with white metal mounted horn grips and white metal and plated metal scabbards, each with suspension belts, one mounted with hirz or amulet holders (active rust to two of the blades, overall some losses and damage).
A SILVER 'SNAIL' POMANDER, PROBABLY SOUTH GERMAN, 17TH CENTURY the animal's head poking out from the bottom of its shell, the sides hinged from the base, one side pierced to retain an aromatic sponge and engraved to interior '.M.K.', the other solid side with concentric ribs concealing an interior originally with four dividers (lacking) for spices, two engraved 'P[o]urri' and 'Negel', with suspension ring, 3cm longProvenance: dug up in the 1960s by the vendor's father on his allotment just outside Brighton, close to the Brighton to London road.Pomanders were often suspended from the wearer's neck or girdle, used to hold scents and spices, also sometimes functioning as an amulet, warding against plague and other ‘miasma’ borne diseases. Although occasionally modelled as a skull or die, the normal pomander form is round, with compartments like orange segments. Snail pomanders are rarer, the form symbolic: ‘The ability of the snail to withdraw into its protective shell at times of danger or hardship resulted in its becoming the symbol of spring and resurrection. We know of the apotropaic use of snail amulets when plague was rife.’ (Launert, Edmund ‘Perfume and Pomanders: Scent and Scent Bottles through the Ages’, Potterton Books Ltd., 1987, p.22). See three similar silver snail pomanders held by the Victoria and Albert Museum, catalogued as 'scent cases' (Accession Nos.M.805-1926, M.806-1926 and M.128-1929) and one sold Sotheby's, London, 7 June 2007, lot 107.
Amulet or Prayer Roll against Disease and Demons.- Incipient nomine sancta Jhesu Christi, manuscript in Latin, on vellum, in a neat cursive hand, 86 lines, title in red, 11 2-line and 1-line initials in red and blue, cross signs in red, dark stain affecting 17 lines but still legible, slightly creased, small tears at tail not affecting text, E.P. Goldsmidt & Co. bookseller's description accompanying, 390 x 105mm., [France], [?late 14th or early 15th century]. *** An extremely rare Amulet, or Prayer Roll, worn wrapped around the arm as protection against the dangers of childbirth, maladies, sorcery and any other sorts of danger. This specimen begins "Incipient nomina sancta Jhesu Christi", followed by a string of names: "Messiahs"; "Sother";"Emmanuel"; "Saboath" etc. There follow eight further sections, some with headings specifying the disease against which help is sought ("contra fluxum sanguinis, Oratio Sci Sigismundi regis et martyris contra febresi...). The fourth section is to protect a woman in childbirth ("Si mulier laboret in partu", she is to put this "Breve" under right breast "et illico deo auxilliante liberabit se"). In section five the names of the "Seven Sleepers" are given as a magic formula, perhaps to induce sleep. For more on our roll and late medieval amulet rolls in general see Don C. Skemer (Curator of Manuscripts, Princeton University Library) 'Amulet Rolls and female devotion in the late Middle Ages' in Scriptorium, Vol.55, No.2, 2001, pp.197-227. Provenance: E.P. Goldschmidt & Co., of 45 New Bond Street, [c.1938-1940]; Private American collection.
Occultism / Witchcraft kit. An early 20th century manner composed occult / witchcraft kit. The kit containing a number of 19th century & later items. To include: a box of human teeth, a number of amulets including an ebony amulet with a carved skull, a pair of deer antler candlestick holders mounted on a mahogany base, a taxidermy raven's head and a similar taxidermied bird held in a carved bone mount shaped like Jesus, a horn cup with engraved pentagram star, a mahogany cased hourglass, a ceremonial dagger with bone handle, a black witching mirror, a brass witch's headdress, a handful of tribal artefacts, a wooden container containing salt and a woman's photograph. Contained in a mahogany case with brass handles, engraved to edge Do What Thou Wilt - Then Do Nothing Else. Case lacking clasps.Measures approx. 17cm x 82cm x 26.5cm.
Assorted Chinese jade comprising a bixie, carved with an open mouth, 9.5cm long; carved yellow jade fish amulet / pendant, 8cm long; mottled green/brown jade pendant in the form of a dragon, 7cm long; celadon and white jade bi disc mounted with a mythical beast, 10cm long; white, green and russet jade amulet depicting with a dragon in clouds, 8cm long; celedon and russet jade pendant in the form of a standing pig, 5.5cm long; celedon and russet carving of a cockatoo on a tree branch, 9cm long; Tang style jade dragon amulet/pendant in the form of Kunlun, 8cm long
A group of objects, comprising an 18th Century lacquered leather or orange peel rectangular box, floral painted, the lid with a cherub below an inscription, 6cms, a turned wood box containing a small metal amulet and a portrait miniature, a wooden cylinder box, a crescent shaped handle, an inlaid tortoiseshell miniature mandolin, two miniature gourds, three ceramic miniatures, all damaged, and two mother of pearl Chinese gaming counters. (Qty) From the Collection of Quaker Antiquary Martha Spriggs and her family
Goldener Phallusanhänger mit Pendilien, römisch, 1. - 2. Jhdt. n. Chr. Geflügelter goldener Phallusanhänger mit fein ausgearbeiteten, stilisierten anatomischen Details. Hinten eine Öse zum Aufhängen. Danach der leicht durchgebogene Schaft mit deutlich markiertem Schwellkörper auf der Unterseite. Direkt hinter der Öse seitlich des Schafts die beiden Hoden, auf der Oberseite zwischen den Hoden die Schambehaarung durch wellige Gravur dargestellt. An den Seiten des Schafts vor der Eichel je ein Flügel mit eingeritztem Gefieder, bei dem Deckfedern und Schwingen deutlich unterschieden sind. Die Eichel mit geöffneter Röhre deutlich vom Schaft abgesetzt und spitz zulaufend. An den Spitzen der Flügel und unter der Eichel Ösen zur Befestigung eines Kettchens von jeweils 2,8 cm Länge (Pendilien), an deren Ende zwischen zwei Scheibchen eine blaue Glasperle befestigt ist. Länge des Amuletts ohne die Pendilien 3,8 cm. Gewicht 22,66 g. Ausgesprochen gut erhaltener Phallusanhänger aus Gold in selten anzutreffender Qualität.Provenienz: Süddeutsche Privatsammlung, erworben Ende der 90er Jahre im Kunsthandel. A Roman gold phallic pendant with pendilia, 1st - 2nd century A.D. A Roman gold phallic pendant with pendilia, 1st - 2nd century A.D. The winged, gold phallus pendant with finely crafted, stylised anatomical details. A suspension loop at the back. Below which, the slightly curved shaft with clearly delineated corpus cavernosum on the underside. The two testicles at the side of the shaft, directly behind the loop. The pubic hair is represented by wavy engraving on the top between the testicles. On both sides of the shaft in front of the glans, a wing with incised plumage, where the covering feathers and wings are clearly distinguished. The tapering glans with open tube clearly separated from the shaft. At the tips of the wings and below the glans are eyelets for attaching chains of 2.8 cm in length each (pendilia), at the end of which a blue glass bead is attached between two discs. Length of the amulet without the pendilia 3.8 cm. Weight 22.66 g. Exceptionally well-preserved phallus pendant in gold in a quality rarely encountered. Provenance: South German private collection, acquired in the art trade in the late 90s. Condition: I -
Ca. 3000 - 2000 BC. A Mesopotamian green stone amulet representing a standing goddess wearing a long robe pierced in the middle and set in a long twisted gold thread surmounted by a suspension ring. Size: 25mm x 5mm; Weight: 2g Provenance: Private UK collection; From an old London collection formed in the 1990s.
Ca. AD 200 - 400. A Roman bronze applique shaped like a phallus, with three hooks on the back for attaching it to a statue or piece of furniture. The object has a beautiful green patina. In ancient Rome, the phallus amulet was used as a talisman to bring good luck, fertility, and protection from evil spirits. The phallus symbol was commonly found in various forms of art, jewellery, and architecture. Size: 22mm x 28mm; Weight: 13g Provenance: Property of London gallery, acquired on the Austrian art market.
Ca. 1070 - 332 BC. A well-preserved, mould-formed faience amulet of Bes. He is the bandy-legged dwarf deity who was a protector of women, children, and those within a home. Depicted with raised brows, fierce eyes, full cheeks, and a wispy beard, all beneath a feathered headdress. It is covered with a stunning blue glaze. For similar see: The Metropolitan Museum of Art Accession Number: 26.7.878. Size: 30mm x 18mm; Weight: 3g Provenance: From the collection of a London gentleman; formerly acquired in early 2000s; previously in 1970s UK collection.
Ca. 664 - 332 BC. A blue faience amulet portraying the dwarf god Pataikos. He is shown nude, crouching with legs apart on a square base, and his arms at his sides. A small loop at the back for suspension. For similar see: Art Institute Chicago, accession number: 1894.128. Size: L:78.2mm / W:35.3mm ; 34.82g Provenance: From the collection of a London gentleman; formerly acquired in early 2000s; previously in 1970s UK collection. This item has been checked against the Art Loss Register database.
Ca. 664 - 30 BC. A beautiful pale green faience amulet depicting a recumbent Khnum with long and curved horns. Khnum was the Egyptian ram god associated with water, the river Nile, fertility, and creation. One of the earliest gods worshiped in ancient Egypt, Khnum was believed to have created the bodies of human children from clay, imbuing them with Ka (spirit) and blessing them with health before placing them in their mother's womb. The god is depicted as a recumbent ram on a thin pedestal, with a detailed muzzle and long, curved horns. For similar see: The Metropolitan Museum of Art, Accession Number 74.51.4501. Size: 35mm x 20mm; Weight: 5g Provenance: From the collection of a London gentleman; formerly acquired in early 2000s; previously in 1970s UK collection.
Late Period, Ca. 30 BC - AD 200. A Romano-Egyptian carnelian amulet depicting seated Bastet with her tail curved around her body. The front two legs, have incised lines on the paws to denote toes and to delineate the flat base. A perforation through the neck allows it to be strung as an amulet. This was a popular practice to protect the wearer, and this elegant cat represents good health. Size: 23mm x 10mm; Weight: 2.2g Provenance: Property of a London gallery; previously in a collection of a North London gentleman; formerly in a collection of Mrs B. Ellison, a deceased former member of the Egyptian Exploration Fund, bought from the 1940s, Cairo and London.
Ca. AD 1400 - 1600. An Ottoman protection amulet of hexagonal shape adorned with six lines of incantation, set with a loop on the top for suspension, the verso depicts four circles framed within patterned lines around the border. Size: 44mm x 36mm; Weight: 10.5g Provenance: Private collection of an Oxford professional, formed in the 1970s-1990s on the UK art market.
Ca. 1550 - 1070 BC. An Egyptian amulet of Horus-Falcon made with stunning details and embellished with black on the surface of the light blue faience. Horus was an ancient Egyptian god depicted as a falcon with the sun as his right eye and the moon as his left eye. For similar see: The Metropolitan Museum of Art Accession Number: 22.1.1325. Size: 40mm x 17mm; Weight: 5g Provenance: From the collection of a London gentleman; formerly acquired in early 2000s in Londons; previously in 1970s European collection. This item has been cleared against the Art Loss Register database and comes with a confirmation letter.
THE NEVERENDING STORY (1984) - Collection of Pre-production and Post-production Items - A collection of pre-production and post-production items from the production of Wolfgang Petersen's fantasy film The Never Ending Story. Included in this lot are a collection of photos, a script, various storyboards, an amulet concept piece, and pieces from the luck dragon Falkor. The Falkor pieces are made of foam rubber, and comprise two heads and two halves of the dragon's body. They are unpainted and have no fur attached. The amulet is made of resin, and is formed into the shape of two snakes devouring one another. It comes in its original rubber mould, from which it can be removed. The photo collection comprises three A3 sheets of black card, onto which behind-the-scenes photos are adhered, with annotations in white ink, as well as loose behind-the-scenes photos. The storyboards are printed, and come with brief descriptions of each scene. The script is titled "The Never Ending Story", credited to Wolfgang Petersen, and dated "15.2.1983". The Falkor pieces show some misshapping and dryness, and along with the amulet mould exhibit some dirt from age. The amulet has minor wear, as does the script, but otherwise all the pieces remain in good condition. Dimensions: 41.5 cm x 30 cm x 10 cm (16.5" x 12" x 4")Estimate: £4,000 - 8,000 M Bidding for this lot will end on Sunday, November 17th. The auction will begin at 3:00 PM GMT and lots are sold sequentially via live auctioneer; tune in to the live streaming broadcast on auction day to follow the pace. Note other lots in the auction may close on Thursday, November 14th, Friday, November 15th, or Saturday, November 16th.
Vinyl - 20 limited edition Synth / Electronic / Breakbeat / Leftfield / Drum N Bass / Trance 12” singles, to inbclude: Aphex Twin – Collapse EP (Warp Records – WAP423-X, UK 2018), Experimental Products – Glowing In The Dark (Vinyl-on-demand – VOD DJ 1, Germany 2016 numbered), The Jive Inspector – Inspector Of The Drum (Alternative Blueprint – ALTBLUE003), Various – Alternative Blueprint Volume 1 x 2 copies (Alternative Blueprint – ALTBLUE001EP), Doctor Who - Variations On A Theme (Metro Music International – 12 MMI-4), A.K.G. – Radikalkur (Wiener Brut – WB003, Austria 2019), Service Animal / Crime Unit – RAVE026 (The Death Of Rave – RAVE026, white label with insert), dgoHn – Ralph (Love Love Records – LOVWAX06, white vinyl), Tongues Of Light – Channelled Messages At The End Of History (Pre-Cert Home Entertainment – VHSX-012), cv313 – Beyond The Sequence (echospace [detroit] 019, limited edition clear vinyl), Pragma – Dusk EP (Frigio Records – FRV 024, Spain 2017), Alien Mutation – Starship Heart Of Gold (Transmigration – TM012, Germany 2022), The Future Sound Of London – Papua New Guinea (Jumpin' & Pumpin' – 12 TOT 17R, UK 2023 limited edition numbered), Rainforest Spiritual Enslavement – Taking Place In The Foyer (Hospital Productions – HOS-345, US 2017 green vinyl), Rainforest Spiritual Enslavement – Green Amulet Crafts Supernatural Qualities (Hospital Productions – HOS-334COL, US 2017 green vinyl), Rainforest Spiritual Enslavement – Fallen Leaves Camouflaged Behind Tropical Flowers (Hospital Productions – HOS-314, US 2017 green vinyl), Rainforest Spiritual Enslavement – Jungle Black Magic And Highlands Green Sorcery (Hospital Productions – HOS-342, US 2017 green vinyl). Mick Finesse – Unfold EP (Silent Steps Records – SILENTSTEPS11, France 2015), Mika Vainio – Lydspor One & Two (Moog Recordings Library – RDM109, UK 2018 clear vinyl). Condition EX overall
A group of Central Asian jewellery Turkmenistan, late 19th/ early 20th Centurycomprising a pair of Teke parcel gilt silver armbands inlaid with carnelians, two Teke parcel gilt silver triangular amulet holders (tumar) inlaid with paste, a parcel gilt silver necklet (bukov) inlaid with carnelians, and a Yomut parcel gilt silver dorsal plait ornament inlaid with carnelians and paste the largest 48.5 cm. long(6)Footnotes:ProvenancePrivate UK collection.This lot is subject to the following lot symbols: ** VAT on imported items at a preferential rate of 5% on Hammer Price and the prevailing rate on Buyer's Premium.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
A group of Central Asian jewellery Turkmenistan, late 19th/ early 20th Centurycomprising two Teke parcel gilt silver armbands inlaid with carnelians, parcel gilt pectoral ornament inlaid with carnelians and paste, a parcel gilt silver pectoral ornament inlaid with glass, a parcel gilt amulet holder inlaid with glass, an engraved silver necklace of horseshoe form inlaid with carnelians; and a Greek brass belt fitting the largest 43 cm. long(7)Footnotes:ProvenancePrivate UK collection.This lot is subject to the following lot symbols: ** VAT on imported items at a preferential rate of 5% on Hammer Price and the prevailing rate on Buyer's Premium.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
CHINESE JADE AMULET, ALONG WITH FURTHER CHINESE ITEMS the amulet decorated with foliage, along with a carved horn mask display, a Japanese terracotta noh pottery mask, signed, a cinnabar style snuff bottle, with applied hardstone decoration and bearing four character mark to base, as well as a hardstone snuff bottlethe jade 6.7cm longQty: 5Each in overall fair condition. Each with surface scratches. Cinnabar bottle has white marks Jade amulet with re-glued section and further evidence of a brocken section. Wooden mask with crack. Additional images now available.

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