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Egyptian Carnelian Fly Amulet Egyptian Carnelian Fly Amulet Egyptian Carnelian Fly Amulet
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LOT 0440

Egyptian Carnelian Fly Amulet

LATE-PTOLEMAIC PERIOD, 664-30 B.C.

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

Formed as a fly with long triangular wings on a tongue-shaped base. [No Reserve]

Provenance

From an early 20th century collection.
This lot is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D’Amato.

Literature

Cf. Andrews, C., Amulets of Ancient Egypt, London, 1994, pp.62-3.

CONDITION
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LOT 0440

Egyptian Carnelian Fly Amulet

Sold for (Inc. bp): £52

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