Egyptian Steatite Scarab with a Hippopotamus & Crocodile

GBP 280.00

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Object Description

A finely rendered steatite Egyptian scarab beetle amulet with incised features such as clypeus, prothorax and elytra marked by single lines. The reverse features two incised animals, a hippopotamus with its head to the ground, followed by a crocodile with a prominent tale to the base of the scarab. The scarab is pierced longitudinally for suspension.

Date: Circa 1550 – 1070 BC

Period: New Kingdom Period

Object History

Ex Mustaki Collection. The scarab comes from the Mustaki Collection. Mustaki was an avid collector in the early 20th century and his collection came to the UK under Egyptian licence in 1947. Many of his pieces are in major museums worldwide, including the British Museum, the Getty Museum and the Egyptian State Museum. This collection and this item has been catalogued by Carol Andrews (formerly Egyptian Department in the British Museum).

Object Condition

Fine, with some cracking.

Object Details

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  • dimensions
    H:1.5 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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