Ancient Egypt, Greco–Roman Period Carnelian Amulet

Egyptian Cornelian hippopotamus amulet Culture: Egypt - Third Intermediate Period - 21st-22nd Dynasty - Circa 1070-721 B.C. Description: Hippopotamus shown stepping forward on an integral rectangular base - The face is carved with naturalistic expression - The body is surmounted by a suspension loop - Mounted on a black wooden display Size: 3,4 cm Provenance: originally acquired from Belgian Private Collection, 1980's With Certificate of authenticity established in 2020

Stima:€1,700

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