Description:

Ancient Egypt, New Kingdom, 18th Dynasty, reign of Thutmose III, ca. 1479 to 1425 BCE. A hand-carved steatite scarab of ovoid form bearing the cartouche of Pharaoh Thutmose III. While the topside showcases characteristic insectile features, the bottom illustrates the pharaoh as a sphinx trampling over his enemies, the creature surrounded by hieroglyphs; a cartouche reading "Men-Kheper-Re" ("Lasting is the Manifestation of Re") is visible on the righthand side. The scarab is mounted within the form-fitting bezel of a 10K gold tie pin that would accentuate any outfit. Size (scarab): 0.64" L x 0.46" W x 0.27" H (1.6 cm x 1.2 cm x 0.7 cm); (pin setting): 2.64" L x 0.54" W (6.7 cm x 1.4 cm); gold quality: 10K; total weight: 3.5 grams

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

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#179201

  • Condition: Wearable as shown and constructed in modern times. Scarab is ancient; gold pin and setting are modern. Scarab with darkening to scattered surfaces, otherwise intact and excellent. Great preservation to cartouche and most incised decorations on underside. Pin is very sharp.

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