Egyptian Steatite Scaraboid Dedicated to Amenhotep III

GBP 1,250.00

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Object Description

A beautiful moulded steatite, Egyptian scaraboid dedicated to the New Kingdom pharaoh Amenhotep III. The obverse features a large depiction of a seated baboon in relief, seated on a pedestal. His knees are bent and his arms rest on his knees. His fur is indicated through the use of hatched patterning to his body and diagonal striations to his head. A curled tail sits behind him. The baboon is a representation of the god Thoth. The reverse features various hieroglyphs. Most importantly are those to the curved top of the scaraboid. There is a seated figure holding an ankh, situated with a circular ‘re’ sign and a small ‘neb’ sign. Together these form the throne name of the pharaoh Amenhotep III; Neb Ma’at Ra.

Date: Circa 1400-1353 BC
Period: New Kingdom, Dynasty 18

Object History

From the Gustave Mustaki collection, a collector of antiquities who amassed large collection in Alexandria (Egypt)

Object Condition

Excellent. Clear hieroglyphs to the reverse and beautiful detailing to the obverse.

Object Details

  • dimensions
    W:1.5 x H:2.3 centimeters

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St James's Ancient Art
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