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Egyptian mummified catfish, Ptolemaic

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Description

An Egyptian mummified catfish, Ptolemaic, c. 3rd – 1st Century BC, wrapped within linen strips with details added in pigment on the head. Some loosening of the wrappings exposing the mummified remains but a neat example of one of the many types of animals the Egyptian mummified for votive purposes. L: 8 ¾ in (22.2 cm). Ex B.C. Antiques, Los Angeles, closed during the 1970’s.

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Egyptian mummified catfish, Ptolemaic

Name: Egyptian mummified catfish, Ptolemaic
SKU: 43996745
Price: 7000 USD
Availability: InStock

Estimate $7,000 - $8,000

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