Ancient Egyptian Silver Frog Bead Amulet

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€57
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€54
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€51

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The Frog Bead Amulet is an ancient Egyptian solid silver pendant dating to circa 600 B.C., 2.7 cm long (25.2 g), carved in the round with fine detail and a pierced suspension hole, in excellent intact condition with a Certificate of Authenticity.

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Description from the seller

Carved realistically in the round of solid silver, extremely fine details, leaping forwards, raised head and bent legs. Pierced lengthwise for suspension. Exquisite.

Catawiki disclaimer: This object has been dated based on style by the seller . No further tests, such as an analysis of metals(XRF-test) have been conducted to check the integrity of the piece.

Size: 2.7 cm L - 1 1/16 inch
Material: Silver. 25.2 grms
Culture: Egypt, c. 600 B.C.
Condition: Intact


Provenance: Previously collection Mr. A.A. London, acquired prior to 2000.
The seller guarantees that this item has been legally acquired & will be legally exported, related documents seen by Catawiki.
This item do not need an export licence within the EU.
The seller will inform the buyer if it needs a UK export licence outside the EU

Worldwide shipping by Registered Mail.
Comes with a Certificate of Authenticity
N.B. Import duties may be incurred on orders shipped to countries outside the UK.
Notice: We are not able to ship to Greece and Cyprus.

Carved realistically in the round of solid silver, extremely fine details, leaping forwards, raised head and bent legs. Pierced lengthwise for suspension. Exquisite.

Catawiki disclaimer: This object has been dated based on style by the seller . No further tests, such as an analysis of metals(XRF-test) have been conducted to check the integrity of the piece.

Size: 2.7 cm L - 1 1/16 inch
Material: Silver. 25.2 grms
Culture: Egypt, c. 600 B.C.
Condition: Intact


Provenance: Previously collection Mr. A.A. London, acquired prior to 2000.
The seller guarantees that this item has been legally acquired & will be legally exported, related documents seen by Catawiki.
This item do not need an export licence within the EU.
The seller will inform the buyer if it needs a UK export licence outside the EU

Worldwide shipping by Registered Mail.
Comes with a Certificate of Authenticity
N.B. Import duties may be incurred on orders shipped to countries outside the UK.
Notice: We are not able to ship to Greece and Cyprus.

Details

Culture
Ancient Egyptian
Century/timeframe
Egypt, c. 600 B.C.
Name of object
Frog Bead Amulet
Acquired from
Gallery / Antique dealer
Year acquired
2017
Material
Silver
Country acquired from
United Kingdom
Condition
Excellent
Previous owner acquired from
Private collection
Previous owner - year acquired
2000
Previous owner - country acquired from
United Kingdom
I verify that I have obtained this object legally and that I am allowed to sell it
Yes
Authenticity
Original/official
United KingdomVerified
4661
Objects sold
100%
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