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Egyptian Faience Crouching Goddess Amulet Egyptian Faience Crouching Goddess Amulet Egyptian Faience Crouching Goddess Amulet
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LOT 0433

Egyptian Faience Crouching Goddess Amulet

PTOLEMAIC PERIOD, 332-30 B.C.

1 5/8 in. (9.25 grams, 42 mm).

Formed as a nude Aphrodite crouching on a square base, her hands raised to dress her hair; socket to reverse. [No Reserve]

Provenance

Acquired on the UK art market during the late 20th century.
From the private collection of David King (1940-2024), Hoddesdon, Hertfordshire, UK.
This lot is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D'Amato.

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LOT 0433

Egyptian Faience Crouching Goddess Amulet

Sold for (Inc. bp): £65

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