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12902
Egyptian: XXIX Dynasty, 399-380BC small seal stamp in light green faience bearing the royal throne name of Maatibra (Pharisee Hakor) in cartouche. He held the first royal tituliary since the XXVI Dynasty (664-525BC). Hakor pursued an active building programme & sealed foreign alliances to keep out the Persians (the previous dynasty had rebelled against Persian rule). Hakor was initially a prince of Mendes. A scarce example of the royal name. Problem free, 40-50% of faience remaining, overall GC. (P)
 SOLD at A$160
12903
Egyptian. c2000BC. Clay figure crude, unglazed interpretation, possibly intended as an Ushabti burial idol or perhaps a child's toy. Appears to be fired in an open kiln (evidence of smoke blacking). 160mm tall. Most unusual.
 SOLD at A$150
12904
Greek: ca.500 BC. Bronze bowl 'Fiale'. Turned bronze. Probably a votive item. Diameter at rim 140mm & height 50mm. Attractive green patination overall with encrustation. 1 small dent. VGC. (P)
 SOLD at A$400
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