Lot 103
  • 103

A Calcite Ram Head Amulet, Predynastic Period, circa 4000-3200 B.C.

Estimate
5,000 - 8,000 USD
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Description

  • A Calcite Ram Head Amulet
  • Height 1 5/16 in. 3.4 cm.
of simple highly stylized form with deeply drilled eyes and horizontal stringing hole behind.

Provenance

Collection of Natacha Rambova (1897-1966)
Professor Donald P. Hansen (1932-2007), New York

Condition

very good
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Catalogue Note

Cf. Petrie, Amulets, pl. XXXVIII, 212.