Lot 81
  • 81

An Egyptian Turquoise-glazed Steatite Frog Pendant with Engraved Ornament Underneath, Early 18th Dynasty, circa 1540-1450 B.C.

Estimate
5,000 - 8,000 USD
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Description

  • An Egyptian Turquoise-glazed Steatite Frog Pendant with Engraved Ornament Underneath
  • steatite
  • Length 1.1 cm.
of stout form seated on an oval base engraved underneath with two highly-stylized kneeling figures flanking papyri.

Provenance

Feuardent Frères, Paris, prior to 1953

Condition

Excellent - --note minor hairline crack in glaze across the back.
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