Egyptian Steatite Scarab with Hunting Scene

GBP 165.00

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Object Description

An Egyptian steatite scarab with detailing to the obverse to showcase the head, prothorax, and elytra. The reverse features a stylised hunting scene, with two wild animals facing a kneeling archer. It is most likely that the two animals are lions. The scarab has been pierced longitudinally for suspension.

Date: Circa 1189 BC to 1077 BC
Period: New Kingdom, 20th Dynasty

Object Condition

Fine condition. Some wear with age, abrasions to the obverse.

Object Details

  • dimensions
    W:1.1 x H:1 x D:1.4 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
SW1Y 4AA

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