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An Egyptian glazed faience sistrum handle for King Wahibre Apries image 1
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Lot 300*

An Egyptian glazed faience sistrum handle for King Wahibre Apries

6 July 2023, 11:00 BST
London, New Bond Street

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An Egyptian glazed faience sistrum handle for King Wahibre Apries
Reign of King Wahibre Apries, 26th Dynasty, circa 589-570 B.C.
9.5cm high

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Provenance:
Bodo Bleß (1940-2022) collection, Berlin, formed from ca. 1960 onwards.

Side one preserving text reading 'Son of Re (WAH-IB-RE) king forever, making shaking [...]', side two preserving text reading 'the good god, lord of the two lands (HAA-ib-Re), living forever, making jubilation [...]'. There is blue gaze remaining in the recessed areas.

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