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LOT 0487
Greek Glass Head of an African Male
CARTHAGINIAN, 2ND CENTURY B.C.
5/8 in. (1.57 grams, 17 mm).
Moulded in the round in black glass with short hair, casting seam around the edges.
ProvenanceEx private collection of the late Mr S.M., London, UK, acquired 1979-1999, thence by descent.
Accompanied by a previously illustrated catalogue card with provenance.
Cf. Andrews, C., Amulets of Ancient Egypt, London, 1994, fig.15.
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LOT 0487
Greek Glass Head of an African Male
Estimate £100 - 140€120 - 160 (for guidance only)$140 - 190 (for guidance only)
Opening Bid
£50 (EUR 58; USD 68) +BP*
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