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LOT 0525

Egyptian Silver Poppy Amulet Pair

LATE PERIOD, 664-332 B.C.

5/8 in. (2.04 grams total, 17-18 mm).

Each a bulbous poppy-head with a loop at the apex. [2, No Reserve]

Provenance

Ex mid 19th century collection.

Literature

Cf. Andrews, C., Amulets of Ancient Egypt, London, 1994, pl.65 (n).

CONDITION
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LOT 0525

Egyptian Silver Poppy Amulet Pair

Estimate £80 - 100€93 - 116 (for guidance only)$108 - 135 (for guidance only)

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