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LOT 0485

Egyptian Silver Crocodile Amulet

LATE-PTOLEMAIC PERIOD, 664-30 B.C.

5/8 in. (0.49 grams, 15 mm).

Figure of a crocodile modelled in the round with pierced suspension lug. [No Reserve]

Provenance

From an early 20th century collection.
This lot is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D’Amato.

Literature

Petrie, W.M.F., Amulets. Illustrated by the Egyptian Collection in University College, London, 1914, pl. XLI, for examples of amuletic crocodile figurines.

Footnotes

Crocodile amulets were worn for protective purposes to guard against dangerous creatures.

CONDITION

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LOT 0485

Egyptian Silver Crocodile Amulet

Sold for (Inc. bp): £111

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