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LOT 0016
Egyptian Green Glazed Faience Amulet of a Seated Sphinx
KUSHITE KINGDOM, 25TH DYNASTY, CIRCA 747-656 B.C.
2 in. (17.48 grams total, 51 mm including stand).
Figure of a sphinx in seated pose on a tongue-shaped base, with loop between the shoulders and Nubian hairstyle.
Provenance
with Charles Ede Ltd, London, UK.
Private collection, London, UK, acquired from the above on 28 April 1994.
Accompanied by a copy of the Charles Ede invoice.
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, British Museum 1994, p.78, fig.78d, for a similar amulet.
Footnotes
The 'Nubian' hairstyle was worn by young women in connection with birth, nursing babies and applying cosmetics.
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LOT 0016
Egyptian Green Glazed Faience Amulet of a Seated Sphinx
Estimate £1,000 - 1,400€1,160 - 1,620 (for guidance only)$1,350 - 1,890 (for guidance only)
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