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LOT 1953
Grand Tour Green Glazed Egyptian Shabti
19TH-EARLY 20TH CENTURY A.D.
6 in. (153 grams, 15.5 cm).
With black detailing to the tripartite wig, bands of hieroglyphic text to the lower body.
Provenance
Property of a Devon, UK collector, acquired at auction; previously in a private UK collection.
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