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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.
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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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