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LOT 0019

Egyptian Green Glazed Faience Amulet of a Monkey

THIRD INTERMEDIATE PERIOD, CIRCA 1069-735 B.C.

1 5/8 in. (6.1 grams total, 43 mm including stand).

Modelled in the round with dorsal pillar and loop, small base.

Provenance

Collection of Monsieur M.; Etude Tajan, Paris, 26 February 1996, no.101.
Private collection, London, UK, acquired from the above sale.

Accompanied by a copy of a French cultural passport, dated 21 March 1996.
This lot is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D'Amato.

Literature

Cf. Andrews, C., Amulets of Ancient Egypt, London, p.66, fig.71c.

Footnotes

The vervet monkey was a symbol of love and sexual fulfilment.

CONDITION

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LOT 0019

Egyptian Green Glazed Faience Amulet of a Monkey

Estimate £1,000 - 1,400€1,160 - 1,620 (for guidance only)$1,350 - 1,890 (for guidance only)

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