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LOT 0425

Egyptian Hardstone and Shell Hair Ring Collection

NEW KINGDOM, 1550-1060 B.C. AND LATER

1/2 - 1 in. (16.1 grams total, 12-26 mm).

Comprising: three large white shell types; one carnelian type; six red jasper types. [10, No Reserve]

Provenance

Acquired 1970s-1996.
Property of a North American collector.
London collection, 2016.

Literature

Cf. similar in the collection of the British Museum under accession no.EA87318.

CONDITION
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LOT 0425

Egyptian Hardstone and Shell Hair Ring Collection

Sold for (Inc. bp): £546

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