Egyptian turquoise glazed faience miniature food item.

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Egyptian turquoise glazed faience miniature food item.
Stock Number:
e4758

Description

An Egyptian turquoise glazed faience miniature food item. This object represents a cross section of a lotus root, probably from a display of food items on a votive offering table.

Ex: S. Kovar Collection, Collected in the 1930's.

Ex: East Australian Trading, Sale No. AA201508, Date: 10 Aug 2015 Lot 89 

Origin:

Early Islamic period, circa 6th to 7th century A.D.

Dimensions:

1.7 cm x 1.5 cm