RARE EGYPTIAN HIGH KARAT GOLD PLAQUE WITH STONE INLAID EYE OF HORUS

拍品描述

Ca. 100 BC - AD 100. A circular gold plaque with a recessed central field bordered by a flat rim, incised with fine hatching along its edge. The cavetto is plain and smooth, with a detailed design at the base of the recess depicting the Eye of Horus in the centre. The design features symmetrical cells housing inlays, predominantly in shades of blue, turquoise, and white or cream. The back is fitted with suspension loops. Comes with a presentation box. Size: 29mm x 29mm; Weight: 9.8g Provenance: Private UK collection, acquired on the US art market; Ex. Simone de Monbrison, Paris, prior to 1970; Ex. Private Collection (1926-2019), Chicago, acquired from the above, 17 July 1970. This item has been cleared against the Art Loss Register database and comes with a confirmation letter.

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