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LOT 0428

Egyptian Faience Phallic Figure Amulet

PTOLEMAIC PERIOD, 332-30 B.C.

1 1/8 in. (2.43 grams, 29 mm).

Blue glazed figure of a chubby dwarf with bent legs seated on emphasised phallus, both hands touching the chin, suspension loop to the reverse.

Provenance

From an early 20th century collection.
This lot is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D'Amato.

CONDITION

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LOT 0428

Egyptian Faience Phallic Figure Amulet

Sold for (Inc. bp): £130

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