Ancient Egypt, Greco–Roman Period Carnelian Amulet

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Egyptian Cornelian hippopotamus amulet from the Third Intermediate Period (circa 1070–721 BC), carved in carnelian, 3.4 cm, with a suspension loop and mounted on a black wooden display, provenance from a Belgian private collection with a 2020 certificate of authenticity.

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Egyptian Cornelian hippopotamus amulet
Culture: Egypt - Third Intermediate Period - 21st-22nd Dynasty - Circa 1070-721 B.C.
Description: Hippopotamus shown stepping forward on an integral rectangular base - The face is carved with naturalistic expression - The body is surmounted by a suspension loop - Mounted on a black wooden display
Size: 3,4 cm
Provenance: originally acquired from Belgian Private Collection, 1980's
With Certificate of authenticity established in 2020

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Egyptian Cornelian hippopotamus amulet
Culture: Egypt - Third Intermediate Period - 21st-22nd Dynasty - Circa 1070-721 B.C.
Description: Hippopotamus shown stepping forward on an integral rectangular base - The face is carved with naturalistic expression - The body is surmounted by a suspension loop - Mounted on a black wooden display
Size: 3,4 cm
Provenance: originally acquired from Belgian Private Collection, 1980's
With Certificate of authenticity established in 2020

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Details

Culture
Ancient Egypt, Greco–Roman Period
Century/timeframe
1070-712 B.C.
Name of object
Amulet
Acquired from
Private collection
Year acquired
2025
Material
Carnelian
Country acquired from
Belgium
Condition
Very good +
Previous owner acquired from
Private collection
Previous owner - year acquired
2020
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
BelgiumVerified
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