Ancient Egypt, Late Dynastic Period, 26th to 31st Dynasty, ca. 664 to 332 BCE. A striking pair of carved-stone objects from the Late Dynastic period of ancient Egypt; an amethyst and gold pendant and a greenstone scarab. Boasting a translucent hue of purple, the amethyst pendant has been skillfully sculpted into the form of Bes, the Egyptian dwarf god meant as a protector of women and children within a household. The plump deity stands nude with arms at his sides and presents prominent pectorals and a bulging belly that hangs over a petite phallus and bulging legs, as well as a sizable head exhibiting a short beard, full lips, a flat nose, and huge eyes. The top of his head and his base are fit with two lovely pieces of 99% gold (equivalent to over 23 karat), each cut with jagged peripheries. A bifurcated suspension loop is featured at the top, allowing the beautiful sculpture to be worn as a pendant. Alternatively, the greenstone scarab features slender legs tucked beneath a folded wing carapace as well as a rounded head with recessed eyes and detailed underside, all showcasing a silky smooth surface in shades of pistachio and hunter green. Gold quality: 99%, equivalent to 23K. Size of largest: 0.75" L x 0.625" W (1.9 cm x 1.6 cm)

Provenance: ex-Arte Primitivo; ex private New York City, New York, USA collection; ex-Arte Primitivo, New York City, New York, USA (auction #84, 2016); ex New Jersey, USA collection, acquired in the early 1990s

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Both are intact and excellent with lovely earthen deposits in recessed areas.