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Egyptian Terracotta Fragment of Man Holding Elongated Phallus Egyptian Terracotta Fragment of Man Holding Elongated Phallus Egyptian Terracotta Fragment of Man Holding Elongated Phallus
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LOT 0445

Egyptian Terracotta Fragment of Man Holding Elongated Phallus

PTOLEMAIC PERIOD, 323-30 B.C.

5 1/8 in. (383 grams, 13 cm).

Plano-convex in section with lateral folded legs, lower end of the sidelock at the shoulder, phallus extended across the body. [No Reserve]

Provenance

Acquired in London, UK, 1980.
From the collection of G.M.R.H., London, UK.
This lot is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D'Amato.

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LOT 0445

Egyptian Terracotta Fragment of Man Holding Elongated Phallus

Sold for (Inc. bp): £59

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