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Lot 111*

An Egyptian carnelian amulet of Thoth

7 July 2016, 10:30 BST
London, New Bond Street

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An Egyptian carnelian amulet of Thoth
New Kingdom, circa 1550-1070 B.C.
The flat backed figure depicted as a baboon in typical squatting pose with incised mane, feathered cape, and wearing a sundisc, pierced for suspension, 2cm high

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Provenance:
The Harer Family Trust Collection, acquired in 2010.
Christie's, London, 29 April 2010, lot 348
English private collection, circa 1978.

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