Egyptian scarab
€1,120
available
Object number
AR3255B
| Object: |
Egyptian scarab
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| Material: |
Greenish grey stone.
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| Period: |
Late Period of Ancient Egypt. 26th to 31st dynasty, 664 BC to 332 BC. Possibly slightly later. |
| Description: |
Egyptian scarab made of nice greenish grey stone. The upper side is carved schematically. The bottom side is structured and not engraved. No drill hole.
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| Dimensions: |
24mm length. 39mm height including modern stand.
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| Condition: |
Great condition. Scarab perfectly preserved. Professionally mounted on a beautiful black plastic stand, with a small metal plate glued to the scarab and thus fixed to the stand.
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| Provenance: |
Acquired by us in 2021 on the German art market. Previously in the German private collection U. H. Acquired at Christie's London, auction 20 March 1978, lot 280.
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| References: |
Similar C. Andrews, Amulets of Ancient Egypt, p. 59, nos. 59d and e. Cf. a scarab from the Matouk collection, Alte Roemer Gallery, object no. AR2499-25. |
| Authenticity: |
We guarantee the authenticity of this object and all works of ancient art sold by us for life.
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