Lot Essay
Cf. Ancient Glass: Formerly in the Kofler-Truniger Collection; Christie's, London, 5 and 6 March 1985, lot 273 (k) for similar.
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PTOLEMAIC PERIOD, CIRCA 4TH-1ST CENTURY B.C.
Details
AN EGYPTIAN BLUE GLASS ANUBIS HEAD INLAY
PTOLEMAIC PERIOD, CIRCA 4TH-1ST CENTURY B.C.
The cast profile jackal head sensitively modelled with alert ears
1 3/16 in. (3 cm.) long
PTOLEMAIC PERIOD, CIRCA 4TH-1ST CENTURY B.C.
The cast profile jackal head sensitively modelled with alert ears
1 3/16 in. (3 cm.) long
Provenance
The Groppi Collection, Switzerland; acquired in the 1920s-1940s.
Special notice
VAT rate of 5% is payable on hammer price and at 20% on the buyer's premium.