古埃及 Faience 脸上刻有莲花的河马护符 - 26 mm

Ancient Egyptian

Provenance:

Collection passed on to me by mother (P.M.Shaw) in 2009
Given to her by
J.G.Judd who acquired the piece part of a strand of many depictions and amulets from Cairo dealer 14-12-1969. - with copy of original invoice available.

International Signed and Tracked.

Faience Hippopotamus laying down with engraved lotus flower centred on front of his face.

Microscopic images have been added to display pigmentation and integrity of the core faience.

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