Description:

Ancient Egypt, New Kingdom, 18th Dynasty, ca. 1550 to 1292 BCE. A hand-carved steatite scarab of ovoid form covered in lustrous olive-green glaze. The topside presents with insectile features such as a folded wing carapace, sinuous legs, and a petite head. The bottom is incised with a recumbent sphinx, and between its wings is a cartouche meant for an individual named, "Men Neb Hetep." The scarab is pierced lengthwise for suspension. Size: 0.6" L x 0.48" W x 0.26" H (1.5 cm x 1.2 cm x 0.7 cm)

Provenance: private New York, New York, USA collection; ex-Alex Malloy collection, 1990s

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#172103

  • Condition: Small chips near front and back ends, with softening to some finer details, otherwise intact and very good. Great sphinx detailing and preservation to cartouche.

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