An Egyptian Limestone Figure of a Nile Perch, Ptolemaic Period, 304-30 B.C.

Estimate

5,000 - 8,000 USD

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Description

An Egyptian Limestone Figure of a Nile Perch
Stone
Length 6 3/4 in. 17.1 cm.

with finely engraved scales and formerly inlaid eyes.

Provenance

Pierre and Claude Vérité, Paris, acquired between 1930-1960 (Christie's, Paris, Archéologie: Collection Pierre et Claude Vérité, December 20th, 2011, no. 174, illus.)
acquired by the present owner at the above auction