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This is the rating and price for Egyptian Middle Kingdom Steatite Scarab & Bronze Ring



Description : Ancient Egypt, Middle Kingdom, 11th to 14th Dynasty, ca. 2055 to 1650 BCE. A lovely and large scarab, hand-carved from chalky-white steatite. The scarab bears a rounded topside with incised insectile features such as a small triangular head, recessed legs, and folded wing panels with curvilinear embellishments. The bottom is adorned by three columns of hieroglyphic text, the two outer being identical, and the central column likely presenting an offering. The tips of the scarab are attached to a large encrusted bronze ring that was likely worn by either dignitaries or mummified individuals. Custom museum-quality display stand included. Size (scarab): 0.875 L x 0.625 W (2.2 cm x 1.6 cm), size (ring): 1.425 Diameter x 1.425 H (3.6 cm x 3.6 cm), 2.375 H (6 cm) on included custom stand. Provenance: private East Coast, USA collection 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. #137691
Price: 871.50 USD It's free to register now to view!
Estimate (low-high) : 1400 USD-2000.0 USD It's free to register now to view!

About the lot N° 4
Title : Egyptian Middle Kingdom Steatite Scarab & Bronze Ring
Condition report : Ring is not wearable due to condition and fragility. Ring and scarab have surface wear commensurate with age. Scarab has a small pressure fissure down center of bottom, and minor yellowing to white surfaces. Ring is heavily encrusted with green patina. Light earthen deposits throughout.
Artemis Gallery, auctioneer, Louisville, US It's free to register now to view!
Sale title : Fine Antiquities / Asian / Ethnographic Art
Sale date : 30 Aug 2018 It's free to register now to view!
Sale Reference : Live Sale

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