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LOT 0507
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. [No Reserve]
Provenance
Acquired in Europe before 1990.
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