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Egyptian Mottled Stone Intaglio with Seated Isis and Horus Egyptian Mottled Stone Intaglio with Seated Isis and Horus Egyptian Mottled Stone Intaglio with Seated Isis and Horus
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LOT 0477

Egyptian Mottled Stone Intaglio with Seated Isis and Horus

PTOLEMAIC PERIOD, 332-30 B.C.

1 in. (1.9 grams, 24 mm).

Depicting a figural scene showing seated Isis with Horus; bevelled edge; repaired. [No Reserve]

Provenance

Acquired in the 1990s.
Private German collection.
Ex private Belgian collection.
From the collection of G.M.R.H.

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LOT 0477

Egyptian Mottled Stone Intaglio with Seated Isis and Horus

Sold for (Inc. bp): £91

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