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Description : Egypt, Late Dynastic Period, 26th to 31st Dynasty, ca. 664 to 332 BCE. A fine set of two petite, mold-formed faience pendants depicting a standing falcon and a seated cat, both presenting atop integral platforms and covered in faint remains of blue-green glaze. The falcon stands atop slender legs with wings folded against its breast and holds upright its head and raptorial beak. The majestic feline sits upon thick haunches and features a pair of perky ears atop its slender face. Both creatures have a perforated suspension loop behind their heads. Size of largest (cat): 0.6 L x 0.875 H (1.5 cm x 2.2 cm) Provenance: ex-Phoenicia Holyland Antiquities, New York, New York, USA, acquired in the 2000s, ex-Mark Goodstein collection, New York, New York, USA All items legal to buy/sell under U.S. Statute covering cultural patrimony Code 2600, CHAPTER 14, and are guaranteed to be as described or your money back. A Certificate of Authenticity will accompany all winning bids. We ship worldwide and handle all shipping in-house for your convenience. #159013
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Estimate (low-high) : 400 USD-600 USD It's free to register now to view!

About the lot N° 6B
Title : Two Egyptian Glazed Faience Pendants - Cat & Falcon
Condition report : Both pieces have softening to some finer details, fading to glaze pigment, and light pitting, otherwise intact and very good. Faint remains of blue-green glaze throughout.
Artemis Gallery, auctioneer, Louisville, US It's free to register now to view!
Sale title : Fine Antiquities, Ethnographic & Fine Art
Sale date : 03 Dec 2020 It's free to register now to view!
Sale Reference : Live Sale

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