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LOT 0517
Egyptian Faience Earrings on Modern Mounts
LATE-PTOLEMAIC PERIOD, CIRCA 664-30 B.C.
1 3/4 in. (0.85 grams total, 43 mm each).
Each composed of two groups of faience disc beads separated by a longer tubular bead with a modern gold wire fitting. [2, No Reserve]
ProvenanceEx Ancient Art shop, Windsor, UK, 1990s.
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LOT 0517
Egyptian Faience Earrings on Modern Mounts
Estimate £50 - 70€58 - 81 (for guidance only)$68 - 95 (for guidance only)
Opening Bid
£5 (EUR 6; USD 7) +BP*
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