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LOT 0500
Egyptian Blue Faience Ushabti
PTOLEMAIC PERIOD, 332-30 B.C.
2 3/4 in. (17.9 grams, 70 mm).
Decorated with a blue glaze and displaying remains of facial, wig, beard and crossed arm detailing to the mummiform figure.
Provenance
Acquired in Europe before 1990.
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LOT 0500
Egyptian Blue Faience Ushabti
Estimate £100 - 140€120 - 160 (for guidance only)$140 - 190 (for guidance only)
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