Bidspirit Auktion | HUGE EGYPTIAN FAIENCE ITHYPHALLIC FIGURE

HUGE EGYPTIAN FAIENCE ITHYPHALLIC FIGURE - Ca. 664 BC - 332A bright green faience figure depicting an ithyphallic dwarf sitting on two cushions playing the harp and facing forward. Amulets of this type were used to promote fertility. Very well-preserved and rare in this size example. Size: 80mm x 80mm; Weight: 92gProvenance: From the collection of a London gentleman; formerly acquired in the early 2000s; previously in 1970s UK collection. This item has been cleared against the Art Loss Register database and comes with a confirmation letter.This piece is accompanied by a historical report from Alessandro Neri, an international Cultural Heritage expert based in Florence, Italy.