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LOT 0487

Egyptian Glass Fragment Collection

NEW KINGDOM, 18TH DYNASTY, 1550-1292 B.C. AND LATER

5 3/4 x 5 3/8 in. (319 grams total, 14.5 x 13.5 cm including box).

Comprising fragments of mainly opaque blue glass displaying polychrome motifs; held in a clear-topped presentation case with clasp.

Provenance

Ex Japanese art market.
London art market, 1996.

CONDITION
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LOT 0487

Egyptian Glass Fragment Collection

Sold for (Inc. bp): £5,720

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