Object Description
An Ancient Phoenician carnelian scarab mounted on a gold swivel ring, featuring a D-section hoop with a twisted wire design. The scarab presents a flat base engraved with fine incisions, whilst the top is slightly domed and remains unworked. The intaglio comprises a central rectangular panel with an X-motif, containing the letters ‘NEAH’, one in each quadrant. The piece is further enriched by the finely carved images of two ibexes and scorpions, arranged around the central panel.
Closest UK ring size: C.
This item has been checked against the Interpol Database of stolen works of art, AIAD certificate number no.11029-181788.
Date: Circa 6th-4th century BC