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Egyptian Carnelian Poppy Head Amulet
NEW KINGDOM, 18TH DYNASTY, 1550-1292 B.C.
1/2 in. (0.53 grams, 13 mm).
Polished and with integral pierced suspension loop. [No Reserve]
ProvenanceUK gallery, early 2000s.
LiteratureCf. The Metropolitan Museum, New York, accession number 40.9.26, for similar; cf. Andrews, C., Amulets of Ancient Egypt, London, 1994, pl.65 (n).
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Egyptian Carnelian Poppy Head Amulet
New Kingdom, 18th Dynasty, 1550-1292 B.C.Sold for (Inc. bp): £104
Polished and with integral pierced suspension loop. 0.53 grams, 13 mm
UK gallery, early 2000s. -
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