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May 2019 Auction – 28 May - 2 June 2019

Antiquities, Ancient Art, Natural History and Coins

Part 1: Tu, 28.05.2019, from 11:00 AM CEST
Part 2: We, 29.05.2019, from 11:00 AM CEST
Part 3: Th, 30.05.2019, from 11:00 AM CEST
Part 4: Fr, 31.05.2019, from 11:00 AM CEST
Part 5: Sa, 01.06.2019, from 11:00 AM CEST
Part 6: Su, 02.06.2019, from 11:00 AM CEST

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Egyptian Bronze Frog Weight
New Kingdom, 1550-1070 BC. A bronze figurine of a s...

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Egyptian Bronze Frog Weight
New Kingdom, 1550-1070 BC. A bronze figurine of a squatting frog with extended forelegs. Cf. Andrews, C. Amulets of Ancient Egypt, London, 1994, item 28(h"). 133 grams, 70mm (2 3/4"). From the Aldred family private collection; acquired by the vendor's father before 1950. The frog was sacred to the goddess Heqet and associated with the fertility brought by the flooding of the River Nile. [No Reserve]
Fine condition.
Estimate: 500 - 700

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Price realized	900 GBP
Starting price	5 GBP
Estimate	700 GBP

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