Ancient Egyptian Steatite Scarab with Hieroglyphs

GBP 300.00

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Object Description

A fine Ancient Egyptian steatite scarab with hieroglyphs. The head and clypeus are clearly identifiable and the stylised legs are represented with incisions and vertical hatching along the sides of the scarab. The prothorax and elytra are further decorated with symmetrical incised curls. The flat base features a series of hieroglyphs. Two red crowns of lower Egypt known as Deshret, flank the central composition: Horus as a falcon wearing the double crown of Egypt, the Pschent, surrounded by a number of stylised hieroglyphs. The longitudinal perforation through the body would have allowed the scarab to be strung and worn with ease. There is some chipping to the base of the scarab.

Date: Circa 1650 – 1550 BC
Period: Second Intermediate Period

Object History

Ex Mustaki Collection, early 20th century, UK

Object Condition

Good. Some chipping to the base of the scarab

Object Details

  • dimensions
    W:1.3 x H:0.8 x D:2 centimeters

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The Gallery
Trent Park Equestrian Centre
Eastpole Farm House, Bramley Road
Oakwood, N14 4UW, United Kingdom

St James's Ancient Art
10 Charles II Street, Ground Floor
St James
London
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