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LOT 0473

Egyptian Silver Hathor Amulet

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

3/8 in. (0.7 grams, 11 mm).

D-shaped mask representing the human-headed Hathor with cow ears and a short beard, a ribbed suspension loop above. [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.

CONDITION
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LOT 0473

Egyptian Silver Hathor Amulet

Sold for (Inc. bp): £975

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