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**Originally Listed At $800**

Ancient Egypt, New Kingdom, 18th to 20th Dynasty, ca. 1550 to 1070 BCE. A hand-carved steatite scarab of plump, ovoid form fitted inside the bezel of a modern 57.74% gold ring setting. Incised along the underside of the scarab is an intriguing image depicting either a pair of bees with one atop the other, or the body of a bee mirrored on itself without showing a head; the image has faded with time. Bees have symbolic associations with resurrection as well as cyclical life and death, so this insectile illustration is perhaps meant as a protective symbol for the wearer. Size (scarab): 0.67" L x 0.49" W x 0.33" H (1.7 cm x 1.2 cm x 0.8 cm); (ring setting): 0.68" L x 0.75" W x 1.01" H (1.7 cm x 1.9 cm x 2.6 cm); gold quality: 57.74% (equivalent to 12K+); US ring size: 4.5; total weight: 5.4 grams

Provenance: private Danvers, Massachusetts, USA collection, acquired by descent; ex-USA collection, acquired before 2000

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#179216

  • Condition: Wearable as shown and constructed in modern times. Steatite scarab is ancient, and gold ring setting is modern. Scarab has minor abrasions and softening to some finer details, otherwise intact and excellent. Great preservation to insectile details.

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