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Lot 16*

An Egyptian turquoise faience falcon head terminal

7 December 2021, 12:00 GMT
London, New Bond Street

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An Egyptian turquoise faience falcon head terminal
Third Intermediate Period, circa 1069-735 B.C.
Flat backed, the crown of the head perforated, the eye indicated in black glaze, with three bands of wing feathers, four perforations beneath, 3.7cm high

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Provenance:
Dr. Jacques Schotte (1928 – 2007) collection, Leuven, formed 1960's–1970's.
Dr. Jan Beekmans (1927 – 2008) collection, Borken.
Private collection, Europe, acquired from the above 2002.

This terminal would have formed one of a pair from the upper part of a broad collar, with the four perforations being for the attachment of beaded strings.

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