Lot Essay
Cf. C. Andrews, Amulets of Ancient Egypt, London, 1994, pl. 44d.
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NEW KINGDOM, CIRCA 1550-1069 B.C.
Details
AN EGYPTIAN GREEN GLAZED STEATITE SCARAB
NEW KINGDOM, CIRCA 1550-1069 B.C.
The underside with an elaborate scrolling design, the back with a lapis lazuli inlay over the body and two later blue glass inlays over its wing case, in original gold swivel mount
7/8 in. (2.3 cm.) long inc. mount
NEW KINGDOM, CIRCA 1550-1069 B.C.
The underside with an elaborate scrolling design, the back with a lapis lazuli inlay over the body and two later blue glass inlays over its wing case, in original gold swivel mount
7/8 in. (2.3 cm.) long inc. mount
Provenance
Hugh Algernon Percy, 10th Duke of Northumberland K.G., T.D., F.R.S. (1914-1988) collection.
The Property of His Grace the Duke of Northumberland; Sotheby & Co., London, 21 April 1975, lot 104.
Private collection, England, from whom acquired by the present owner in 2012.
The Property of His Grace the Duke of Northumberland; Sotheby & Co., London, 21 April 1975, lot 104.
Private collection, England, from whom acquired by the present owner in 2012.
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