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LOT 0402

Egyptian Silver Fly Amulet

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

3/4 in. (0.89 grams, 20 mm).

With detailing to wings and eyes, loop for suspension above the head. [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

Cf. Andrews, C., Amulets of Ancient Egypt, London, 1994, pp.62-3.

CONDITION

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LOT 0402

Egyptian Silver Fly Amulet

Sold for (Inc. bp): £111

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