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LOT 0530
Hellenistic Glass African Head
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.
ProvenanceAcquired 1979-1999.
London collection of the late Mr S.M., thence by descent.
This lot is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D’Amato.
Cf. Andrews, C., Amulets of Ancient Egypt, London, 1994, fig.15.
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LOT 0530
Hellenistic Glass African Head
Estimate £100 - 140€120 - 160 (for guidance only)$140 - 190 (for guidance only)
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Opening Bid: £400
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Opening Bid: £1,250
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