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LOT 0547

Egyptian Silver Fly Amulet

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

3/4 in. (1.18 grams, 19 mm).

With linear detailing to wings, raised eyes, pierced for suspension. [No Reserve]

Provenance

Ex London, UK, art market, 1990s.
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 0547

Egyptian Silver Fly Amulet

Sold for (Inc. bp): £124

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