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Large Egyptian Pataikos Amulet Late Period, 664-332 BC.

A large green glazed composition amulet of Pataikos, the bandy-legged dwarf, naked with large bald head, hands resting on his sides, suspension loop to the back of the neck. 

25 grams, 61mm (2 1/2"). 

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Chinese 353.71 Carat Emerald Carved Chang’e Figure,

19th century A.D. 

A richly coloured, large, semi-transparent to translucent single crystal of emerald with minor intergrowths of its schist matrix, deeply cut to give full dimension to the carving, with attached white quartz matrix also carved.

the carving depicting Chang'e, the Chinese Moon Goddess, standing and robed within an arbour of foliage; at her feet a white quartz rabbit; behind, kneeling attendant axeman or woodsman; at top, a stylised phoenix. 

353.71 carats, 66 x 41 x 25mm (2 1/2"). 

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