Lot no. 161
ROMANO-EGYPTIAN BRONZE FROG-SHAPED AMULET Ca. 30 BC - AD 200 A bronze frog positioned atop an integral flat base. The frog's forelegs are held together, presenting a simplified yet recognisable form. The head is tapered, featuring subtly defined facial details that suggest the creature's eyes and mouth. For similar see: Andrews C., Amulets of Ancient Egypt, British Museum Press, 1994. For similar see: Andrews C., Amulets of Ancient Egypt, British Museum Press, 1994. Size: 21mm x 19mm; Weight: 19g Provenance: Prince collection, 1990s-2014; Ex. Private collection 1970s-1990s.
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