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Egyptian Blue Faience Hedgehog Amulet with Hieroglyphs Egyptian Blue Faience Hedgehog Amulet with Hieroglyphs Egyptian Blue Faience Hedgehog Amulet with Hieroglyphs Egyptian Blue Faience Hedgehog Amulet with Hieroglyphs Egyptian Blue Faience Hedgehog Amulet with Hieroglyphs Egyptian Blue Faience Hedgehog Amulet with Hieroglyphs
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LOT 0464

Egyptian Blue Faience Hedgehog Amulet with Hieroglyphs

LATE PERIOD, 664-323 B.C.

1/2 in. (0.65 grams, 12 mm).

Modelled standing on an ovoid base with stylised anatomical detailing; hieroglyphs to base. [No Reserve]

Provenance

From an early 20th century collection, Carnavon, North Wales, UK.

CONDITION
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LOT 0464

Egyptian Blue Faience Hedgehog Amulet with Hieroglyphs

Sold for (Inc. bp): £182

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