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Description : Ancient Egypt, Middle Kingdom, 13th Dynasty, ca. 1803 to 1649 BCE. A fine scarab amulet of an ovoid form, hand-carved from a pale-beige steatite. The scarab exhibits a folded wing carapace, a short head, spindly legs curled beneath its body, and a lengthwise, biconically-drilled suspension hole on the topside. The bottom presents an intricately-engraved standing image of Bes, the dwarf deity who was the protector of members of a household, particularly the women and children. Bes is defined by a rotund abdomen, delineated genitalia hanging between bent legs, hands held at his hips, and an expressive countenance surrounded by a bushy beard which is often interpreted as a lion's mane. Custom wooden display stand and putty imprint included. Size: 1.25 L x 0.9 W (3.2 cm x 2.3 cm), 3.1 H (7.9 cm) on included custom stand. For a stylistically-similar example, please see The Israel Museum, Jerusalem, item code ICMS_IMJ_337815: Provenance: private East Coast, USA collection, ex-Richard Wagner collection, Cape Cod, Massachusetts, USA, acquired in the 1960s All items legal to buy/sell under U.S. Statute covering cultural patrimony Code 2600, CHAPTER 14, and are guaranteed to be as described or your money back. A Certificate of Authenticity will accompany all winning bids. We ship worldwide and handle all shipping in-house for your convenience. #143473
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