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LOT 0493

Egyptian Gold Frog Amulet

LATE NEW KINGDOM-THIRD INTERMEDIATE PERIOD, 1070-900 B.C.

1/8 in. (0.54 grams, 6 mm).

In naturalistic crouching pose on an oval base; underside with incised hieroglyphs, possibly a falcon with sun disc behind atop a neb sign, writing 'Lord Ra-Horakhty'.

Provenance

From an early 20th century French collection.

CONDITION

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LOT 0493

Egyptian Gold Frog Amulet

Estimate £500 - 700€580 - 810 (for guidance only)$680 - 950 (for guidance only)

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