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Descrizione : Classical antiquities. Ancient Egypt, New Kingdom, 19th to 20th Dynasty, ca. 1200 BCE. A tan steatite scarab with a notched wing case and well defined legs. The base is inscribed with hieroglyphs reading Netjerkheperre (beloved of) Amun-Re. The scarab is pierced laterally for suspension as an amulet. Amulets of the scarab were hugely popular for over a thousand years in ancient Egypt, a symbol with staying power similar to that of the Christian cross, they seem to have been worn and carried by the living during the New Kingdom, by the time of the Third Intermediate Period, they had also become part of the increasingly elaborate battery of items to be placed into graves for protection of the dead. Size: 0.65 L x .75 W x 0.55 H (1.7 cm x 1.9 cm x 1.4 cm) Provenance: private New York, USA collection, Klein collection and Mrs. French collection, Rossetti collection before 1950, ex Egyptian Exploration Society, London, UK, acquired between the late 19th century and early 20th century 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. #127752
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Titolo : Ancient Egypt, New Kingdom, 19Th To 20Th Dynasty, Ca. 1200 Bce. A Tan Steatite Scarab With A Notched Wing Case And Well Defined Legs. The Base Is Inscribed With Hieroglyphs Reading Netjerkheperre (Beloved Of) Amun-Re. The Scarab Is Pierced Laterally For Suspension As An Amulet. Amulets Of The Scarab Were Hugely Popular For Over A Thousand Years In Ancient Egypt, A Symbol With Staying Power Similar To That Of The Christian Cross, They Seem To Have Been Worn And Carried By The Living During The New Kingdom, By The Time Of The Third Intermediate Period, They Had Also Become Part Of The Increasingly Elaborate Battery Of Items To Be Placed Into Graves For
Condition report : Intact and in excellent condition, with very light surface wear from age and handling and extremely clear details and hieroglyphs. Cord shown in photograph not included.
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Titolo di vendita : Exceptional Antiquities | Ethnographic Art
Data della vendita : 12/10/2017 🔓Senza carta di credito.
Riferimento dell'asta : Live Sale