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LOT 0503

Egyptian Wooden Hawk

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

5 1/2 in. (146 grams total, 14 cm wide including stand).

Carved in the round, perched on a rectangular base, coated with gesso and bearing traces of gilding. [No Reserve]

Provenance

From the estate of a deceased Sussex private collector since the early 20th century.

Footnotes

Such figures decorated the tops of canopic chests, shabti boxes, and coffins.

CONDITION
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LOT 0503

Egyptian Wooden Hawk

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

Current bid: £15 +BP*
(2 Bids, Reserve met)

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(2 Bids, Reserve met)   |   Current bid: £15

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