Description:

Ancient Egypt, New Kingdom, 18th to 20th Dynasty, ca. 1550 to 1070 BCE. A mold-formed faience scarab of ovoid form covered in layers of lustrous blue glaze. The insectile amulet features vertically striated elytra, a narrow head, and sinuous legs tucked beneath the bulky body. The insect is pierced lengthwise for suspension and illustrates how it could have been worn by either the living or the dead. Size: 1" L x 0.9" W x 0.5" H (2.5 cm x 2.3 cm x 1.3 cm)

Provenance: East Coast collection, New York Gallery, New York City, New York, USA, acquired before 2010

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#175424

  • Condition: Minor abrasions, earthen deposits, and calcifications, with light fading to glaze pigment, otherwise intact and very good. Great preservation to overall form and nice remains of glaze.

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