Description:

Egypt, Late Dynastic to Ptolemaic period, ca. 664 to 30 BCE. A gorgeous example of an insectile scarab amulet that is hand-carved from a fragment of amethyst and polished to a lustrous sheen. Incised striations along the rounded topside create the retracted legs, folded wing carapace, and petite head with a narrow clypeus above the biconically drilled suspension hole. The topside as well as the unadorned bottom exhibit incredibly smooth surface textures that create an enjoyable tactile experience. Size: 0.75" L x 0.55" W (1.9 cm x 1.4 cm)

Provenance: ex-Phoenicia Holyland Antiquities, New York, New York, USA; ex-private Mr. Khabbazi collection, acquired in the early 1990s

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#155765

  • Condition: Minor abrasions and encrustations, otherwise intact and very good. Light earthen deposits and smooth surface textures throughout.

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