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LOT 0412

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]

Provenance

UK gallery, early 2000s.

Literature

Cf. 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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LOT 0412

Egyptian Carnelian Poppy Head Amulet

Sold for (Inc. bp): £104

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