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An Egyptian Steatite Baboon and a Bichrome Faience Ball Bead
Estimate: $400-$600
Sold
$1,000
Live Auction
Antiquities & Ancient Art
Size
Diameter of bead 1 3/8 inches (3.8 cm).
Description
An Egyptian Steatite Baboon and a Bichrome Faience Ball Bead
New Kingdom to Late Period, 1550-343 B.C.
Diameter of bead 1 3/8 inches (3.8 cm).
Condition
Inspected under UV light and 10x loupe. Minor scratches and weathering of bead surface with some loss of deep blue color. Neither show obvious signs of restoration. Overall in fine and attractive condition.
Provenance
Provenance:BaboonArt Market, Europe, acquired prior to 1980; thence by descent.Bead Private Collection, United States, acquired in the 1980s; thence by descent.