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CIVILIZATION | Egyptian |
PERIOD | Ptolemaic |
DATE | circa 2nd-1st Century B.C. |
MATERIAL | Glass |
MOUNTED | Yes |
The fine miniature rectangular slivers of mosaic glass depict a stylized head of a falcon with short hooked beak and distinctive blue markings below the blue and yellow eye. The yellow feathers to the back of the head are individually outlined. Length 0.4-0.5mm each
UK Private Collection.
ex. Rupert Wace Ancient Art, 2008.
Loeben, C. and Wiese, A.; Köstlichkeiten aus Kairo! Die ägyptische Sammlung des Konditorei - und Kaffeehaus-Besitzers Achille Groppi (1890-1949), p. 70, no. 18, for a parallel.
This item qualifies for an interest-free payment plan. This exclusive feature is made available to customers who would like to pay off qualified purchases in installments. Learn More
Free expedited shipping is available on this item. Allow 3-5 business days for delivery to the U.S.A. and Canada. Allow 5-10 business days for international deliveries. Express shipping may be available at checkout. Minor shipping delays may occur. All items are carefully packaged to ensure safe arrival. We ship Monday to Thursday. Learn more
CATEGORY | Egyptian |
PERIOD | Ptolemaic |
DATE | circa 2nd-1st Century B.C. |
MATERIAL | |
MOUNTED | Yes |