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Egyptian Faience Hedgehog

A remarkable Egyptian bright blue glassy faience hedgehog, intact.

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Middle Kingdom, Dynasty XII, circa 1963-1862 BC

ht: 1 1/2 in. (3.3 cm.) length: 2 in. (5 cm.)

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#2323

ex: American collection, 2004. Previously, European private collection, 1967.

Published:
Antiquarium Ltd.; Ancient Treasures XVI. (New York, 2017) p. 8

Antiquarium Ltd.; Ancient Treasures XII. (New York, 2014) p.13

Antiquarium Ltd.; Ancient Treasures. (New York, 2003) p.4

Comparanda: Droste zu Hülshoff, Vera von; Der Igel im alten Ägypten (Hildesheim, 1980) pp.131-135, taf.XI, nos.95-103 Brooklyn Museum, New York : acc. no. 65.2.1

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