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Description : Egypt, Third Intermediate Period, 11th-7th century B.C. Solid multi-hued amulet of a fish, molded in the round, raised detailing depicting scales with shades of blue, aqua and green. Made in the shape of the Tilapia Nilotic fish which is commonly found in the Nile River. This fish was greatly loved by the ancient Egyptians and it was used as a decorative motif on a variety of materials including stone, ceramics and glass. 3L x 1-3/4H Provenance: Ex-Private Royal Oak, MI Collection. All items in this auction have been legally acquired, are legal to sell, and guaranteed to be as described or your money back. A Certificate of Authenticity will accompany all winning bids, papered by our parent company, Artemis Gallery Ancient Art. The starting price is the lowest price at which the lot can sell.
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Estimate (low-high) : 1500 USD-2000.0 USD It's free to register now to view!

About the lot N° 13
Title : Faience Fish Amulet
Size : 3L x 1-3/4H
Condition report : Ancient loss to very tip of tail.
Artemis Gallery, auctioneer It's free to register now to view!
Sale title : Ancient, Pre-Columbian & Ethnographic Art
Sale date : 24 Jan 2014 It's free to register now to view!
Sale Reference : Live Sale

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