Lot Essay
PUBLISHED:
Animals, 2004, VI, no. 20.
Animals, 2004, VI, no. 20.
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MIDDLE KINGDOM, DYNASTY XI-XII (2040-1783 B.C.)
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AN EGYPTIAN GREEN FAIENCE HIPPOPOTAMUS HEAD
MIDDLE KINGDOM, DYNASTY XI-XII (2040-1783 B.C.)
The head with mouth wide open and holes for teeth, faint traces of painted decoration around left eye, modern red paint in mouth, some restoration, mounted
2¾ in. (7 cm.) high
MIDDLE KINGDOM, DYNASTY XI-XII (2040-1783 B.C.)
The head with mouth wide open and holes for teeth, faint traces of painted decoration around left eye, modern red paint in mouth, some restoration, mounted
2¾ in. (7 cm.) high
Special notice
VAT rate of 5% is payable on hammer price plus buyer's premium.