About the lot N° 82
Title : AN EGYPTIAN TURQUOISE GLAZED COMPOSITION EYE OF HORUS PLAQUE
Provenance : Given as a gift to the directors of Tessiers, jewellers of Bond Street, London, circa 1924, by Howard Carter on a visit to the shop with Lord Canarvon, both of whom were long-standing clients of the company; and thence by descent to the present owners. Notes : VARIOUS PROPERTIESNo VAT will be charged on the hammer price, but VAT at 17.5% will be added to the buyer's premium which is invoiced on a VAT inclusive basis.Please note that the lots of Iranian origin are subject to U.S. trade restrictions which currently prohibit the import into the United States. Similar restrictions may apply in other countries.Please note that descriptions of lots in this catalogue do not include references to condition. Condition reports are available on request. Please contact the Antiquities department administrator.Cf. C. Andrews, Amulets of Ancient Egypt, The British Museum, London, 1994, pl. 46f for the type. Christie's, auctioneer, London, UK
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Sale title : Antiquities
Sale date : 13 Oct 2008
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