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LOT 0415
Egyptian Carnelian Bifacial Heart Amulet
LATE PERIOD, 664-332 B.C.
3/4 in. (1.43 grams, 19 mm).
Carved with lateral triangular lugs and a ribbed bale.
Provenance
Ex early 20th century collection.
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