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A group of antiquities comprising two commemorative scarabs, an Egyptian style gypsum head, and two antique terracotta heads

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Scarab with chip to the top thought to be period, drill hole above the head and at the base otherwise good 4.5 x 3.75 cm.
Other scarab thought to be reproduction, heavy weighing stone, chipped near the head, drill holes to top and bottom 5 x 4 cm.
Terracotta head of a woman thought to be Etruscan, nose has been repaired but is out of alignment chipping around the neck and small chips to the hair height 5.25 cm. Terracotta head of a leopard or lioness with some chipping around the neck and general wear height 9 cm including wooden plinth.
Gypsum head a little dirty light scuff to the side of the face, chipping around the base height 6.5 cm, height with plinth 12.75 cm.

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Auction Date:

28th Jun 22 at 9:30am BST