Ancient Egyptian Carnelian Amulet - 3.4 cm

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Ancient Egyptian carnelian hippo amulet from the Third Intermediate Period (c. 1070–712 BC), carved with a naturalistic head and body, standing on a base, height 3.4 cm, with a suspension loop and included stand, provenance from a private Belgian collection.

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Ancient Egypt carnelian hippopotamus amulet, Third Intermediate Period, 1070-712 BC. Standing on short legs on a solid base, the body and head sculpted with naturalistic features, surmounted by a suspension loop. Size 3.4 cm. Display stand included. Provenance: private Belgian collection M.A.A., acquired in a Brussels gallery in the 1980s, comes with a certificate of authenticity.

Ancient Egypt carnelian hippopotamus amulet, Third Intermediate Period, 1070-712 BC. Standing on short legs on a solid base, the body and head sculpted with naturalistic features, surmounted by a suspension loop. Size 3.4 cm. Display stand included. Provenance: private Belgian collection M.A.A., acquired in a Brussels gallery in the 1980s, comes with a certificate of authenticity.

Details

Culture
Ancient Egyptian
Century/timeframe
1070-712 bc
Name of object
Amulet
Acquired from
Auction house
Year acquired
2020
Material
Carnelian
Country acquired from
Belgium
Condition
Excellent
Previous owner acquired from
Private collection
Height
3.4 cm
Previous owner - year acquired
1980
Previous owner - country acquired from
Belgium
I verify that I have obtained this object legally and that I am allowed to sell it
Yes
Authenticity
Original/official
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BelgiumVerified
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Objects sold
100%
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