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LOT 0475

Egyptian Bone and Glass Mummy Eye Pair

1ST MILLENNIUM B.C. OR LATER

1 3/4 in. (5.18 grams total, 43-45 mm).

Each lentoid in plan with applied iridescent blue glass panel. [2, No Reserve]

Provenance

Acquired in UK art market, 1977-1979.

CONDITION

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LOT 0475

Egyptian Bone and Glass Mummy Eye Pair

Sold for (Inc. bp): £416

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