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LOT 0053

Sold for (Inc. bp): £598

EGYPTIAN FAIENCE SEKHMET AMULET
LATE PERIOD, 664-332 B.C.
1 1/2 in. (4.75 grams, 39 mm).

Glazed composition amuletic pendant of lioness-headed goddess Sekhmet seated on a throne with sceptre held to her chest.

PROVENANCE:
From the collection of Mr A.M.
Ex Artemission, London SW5, UK.
Private collection of Mr T.H., Norfolk, UK.

Accompanied by a previous dealer's certificate of authenticity and invoice.

LITERATURE:
Cf. statue in the collection of the British Museum under accession no.EA71 showing Sekhmet with sceptre.

CONDITION
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