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A Life-Sized Limestone Egyptian Coptic Head

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A Life-Sized Limestone Egyptian Coptic Head

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From ancient Egypt, Coptic Period, ca. 400 to 600 AD. Life-sized and very realistic head of a male carved from a soft limestone, infused with a great deal of fossilized shells and sea animals, covered with red pigment. Head measures 8-3/4"H. Custom museum-quality mount.

PROVENANCE: Ex-private Arizona Collection.

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