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Lot 129*

An Egyptian amethyst amulet of Taueret

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

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An Egyptian amethyst amulet of Taueret
Late Period, circa 664-332 B.C.
The pregnant hippopotamus goddess standing with her hands cradling her stomach, the details of her facial features incised, on an integral base with suspension loop at the back, 3.4cm high

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Provenance:
The Harer Family Trust Collection.
Christie's, New York, 06 December 2000, lot 42.
Japanese private collection, 1978.

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