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<p>[QUOTE=&quot;Topcat7, post: 2439450, member: 73372&quot;](To keep within the rules) - This coin is attributed to Ptolemy II Philadelphus c.250 B.C. Bronze issue of Ptolemy II to commemorate Arisnoe II minted in Alexandria alongside the larger denominations of a similar design.</p><p><br /></p><p>[ATTACH=full]508069[/ATTACH]</p><p><br /></p><p>but the real reason is I wanted to share with you my latest aquisition from the same time. I so love this piece.</p><p><br /></p><p>[ATTACH=full]508070[/ATTACH]</p><p><br /></p><p>(Seller&#039;s notes.)</p><p>ANCIENT&nbsp; EGYPTIAN FAIENCE AMULET. DUAMUTEF (the Jackal).</p><p><br /></p><p>One of the Four Sons Of Horus. Protector of the contents of the canopic jars and Guardian of the East.</p><p>Circa 250 B.C.&nbsp; The Ptolemaic Era.</p><p>Excellent Intact and Unrestored. in an excavated condition, the suspension holes still clogged with dirt. Some encrustation remains throughout&nbsp; but the detail is easily seen without further removal or risk of damaging such a lovely piece.</p><p>This is a beautiful rare antiquity in very good unrestored condition.</p><p>Height&nbsp; 8.7 cm or 3 3/8&quot; inches,</p><p>Weight&nbsp; 16.4 grams.</p><p>Approximately 2250 Years Old.</p><p>Faience is made from a ground quartz like material that is fired in a kiln to create wonderful&nbsp; blue and green colours. It creates a similar finish to glass.</p><p>Ex-European Collection.</p><p>Certificate Of Authenticity supplied plus a copy of the C.O.A. from previous</p><p>collection owner .</p><p><br /></p><p>Here it is (on display in my Egyptian section) alongside my collection of &#039;Ushabtis&#039; and Amulets.</p><p>[ATTACH=full]508071[/ATTACH][/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>

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