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Description : Ancient Egypt, Late Period to Ptolemaic Period, ca. 664 to 30 BCE. A grey-green slate offering plaque, square aside from a small, rectangular projection that serves as a handle. The plaque is decorated on one side with incised motifs shown a scene of various vessels and human figures, one of whom has a large red garnet eye. Two holes are drilled through the base of the plaque, perhaps allowing it to be worn as a pectoral. This was made to be given as an offering, worn during ceremonies, or buried with its owner. Size: 3.65 W x 4.15 H (9.3 cm x 10.5 cm) Provenance: ex private Ventura County, California, USA collection All items legal to buy/sell under U.S. Statute covering cultural patrimony Code 2600, CHAPTER 14, and are guaranteed to be as described or your money back. A Certificate of Authenticity will accompany all winning bids. We ship worldwide and handle all shipping in-house for your convenience. #130205
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Estimate (low-high) : 900 USD-1400 USD It's free to register now to view!

About the lot N° 3A
Title : Egyptian Slate Offering Plaque W/ Garnet Eye
Size : 3.65 W x 4.15 H (9.3 cm x 10.5 cm)
Condition report : Piece has a lost corner as shown, with a modern replica in clay added to it. Garnet eye is partially lost. Incised motifs are clear.
Artemis Gallery, auctioneer, Louisville, US It's free to register now to view!
Sale title : Antiquities | Asian | Ethnographic
Sale date : 18 Jan 2018 It's free to register now to view!
Sale Reference : Live Sale

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