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Recumbent Lion and Wishing Cup
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| Recumbent Lion - Originally found on the lid of an unguent jar, the lion
bears the cartouche of the king. The extended tongue denotes laughter. Cultured
onyx with hand detailing. Length 5" (AG-E187) $59.99 |
Famous "Wishing Cup" - Originally found in the king's tomb, this
chalice represents the bloom of a single white lotus. Its discoverers called it
the "wishing cup" from its inscription to Tutankhamen which read:
"May you spend millions of years, you who love Thebes, sitting with your
face to the north wind, your two eyes beholding happiness." Exquisitely
crafted of cultured onyx with hand-painted detail. Height 71/2", width
11" (AG-E171) $129.99 |