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LOT 0015

Egyptian Faience Papyrus Stalk Amulet

LATE PERIOD, 664-525 B.C.

2 3/8 in. (9.05 grams, 62 mm).

With stylised incised lotus petal detailing to base and neck; suspension loop.

Provenance

Ex collection Emil Saad, Paris-Alexandria.

Literature

Cf. The Metropolitan Museum, New York, accession number 10.130.1818, for similar.

CONDITION

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LOT 0015

Egyptian Faience Papyrus Stalk Amulet

Sold for (Inc. bp): £520

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