A green hardstone heart scarab, with naturalistically modelled head with inlaid eyes, the body with detailed divided wing case, the underside bearing traces of a red painted inscription -- 2¼in. (5.8cm.) long, Dynasty XVIII (1550-1307 B.C.)

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A green hardstone heart scarab, with naturalistically modelled head with inlaid eyes, the body with detailed divided wing case, the underside bearing traces of a red painted inscription -- 2¼in. (5.8cm.) long, Dynasty XVIII (1550-1307 B.C.)

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