Lot 1439
A 3-piece lot of Wadjet Eyes, ca. 3rd-1st Century BC. 1) A colored glass wadjet eye. The outline of the turquoise glass; the background white, the pupil black; the turquoise spiral curling from eye along the bottom edge; the upper eye lid formed of a line of turquoise and black zig-zag patterns along the top; back, white with touches of light ochre; the colors are both applied and also inset. Pierced lengthwise for suspension. Choice condition. Measures: 17.5 X 13 mm. 2) An glass flat and backed wadjet eye of attractive bluish-brown swirls, mixed with cream-colored areas, decorated loop above, well made and choice condition. Measures: 20 X 15 mm. 3) A small and well-made black and white diorite wadjet eye, one side slightly convex. The pattern of black and white areas chosen to resemble a white pupil on a black background. Pierced lengthwise for suspension. Choice condition. Measures: 11.5 X 9.5 mm.
Estimated Value $300 - 400.
Ex Sotheby, London, 28 July 1970's. Lot 88, part.
|
| |
| Realized $213 |
