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LOT 0413
Egyptian Bifacial Steatite Amulet with Tilapia Fish and Hieroglyphs
LATE PERIOD, 664-332 B.C.
3/4 in. (2.9 grams, 20 mm).
Of roughly rectangular form, displaying a scaled fish in relief to the upper face and hieroglyphs to the underside; pierced for suspension. [No Reserve]
Provenance
Collected since the 1970s.
Ex Everitt collection, acquired by descent 2017.
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LOT 0413
Egyptian Bifacial Steatite Amulet with Tilapia Fish and Hieroglyphs
Sold for (Inc. bp): £143
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