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Egyptian Faience Block Bead of Ramesses IV. New...

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Egyptian Faience Block Bead of Ramesses IV. New Kingdom, 20th Dynasty, 1166-1160 B.C. Rectangular block with hieroglyphs on both faces; one side gives the throne name of Ramesses IV (Heka-Maat-Re), the other side gives the name of the god Amun-Re. Cf. Petrie, W.M.F., Scarabs and Cylinders with Names, London, 1917, pl. XLV, no.6, for a scarab with the throne name, nos. 12-13, for similar Ramesside block bead types. 1.45 grams, 14 mm (1/2 in.). Ex Emile Bouillon Bey, c. 1880. From the Gaston Maspero Archaeological Fund. with Hotel des Ventes du Perigord, Bergerac, 24 June 2007. Property of a French collector. [No Reserve]