Lot Essay
PUBLISHED:
Animals, 1996, III, no. 45.
Animals, 1996, III, no. 45.
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CIRCA 4500-3200 B.C.
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AN EGYPTIAN PREDYNASTIC GREYWACKE STONE PALETTE
CIRCA 4500-3200 B.C.
Of curved axe-head form, each side with vulture head terminal and circular recesses for eyes, with central rectangular tang pierced for suspension, one beak restored
4½ in. (11.4 cm.) long
CIRCA 4500-3200 B.C.
Of curved axe-head form, each side with vulture head terminal and circular recesses for eyes, with central rectangular tang pierced for suspension, one beak restored
4½ in. (11.4 cm.) long
Special notice
VAT rate of 5% is payable on hammer price plus buyer's premium