Egyptian Glazed Steatite Scarab Amulet w/ Neith Emblem
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Egypt, Late Dynastic Period, 26th to 31st Dynasty, ca. 664 to 332 BCE. A hand-carved steatite scarab amulet bearing remains of crimson- and turquoise-hued glaze. The convex topside exhibits insectile features such as a bulging wing carapace, a slender head, and sinuous legs tucked beneath; a suspension hole is drilled lengthwise through the body. The underside features 3 incised hieroglyphs including a winged scarab, a uraeus cobra, and a pair of crossed arrows representing the goddess Neith. Neith was the goddess of the Nile Delta town Sais - where the pharaonic seat of power was held during the 26th Dynasty - and was one of 4 protector goddesses who guarded canopic jars and coffins. Size: 0.9" L x 0.67" W x 0.4" H (2.3 cm x 1.7 cm x 1 cm)
Provenance: private New York, New York, USA collection; ex-private prominent Daryl Kulok collection, New York, USA, acquired in the 2000s
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Provenance: private New York, New York, USA collection; ex-private prominent Daryl Kulok collection, New York, USA, acquired in the 2000s
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.
PLEASE NOTE: Due to recent increases of shipments being seized by Australian & German customs (even for items with pre-UNESCO provenance), we will no longer ship most antiquities and ancient Chinese art to Australia & Germany. For categories of items that are acceptable to ship to Australia or Germany, please contact us directly or work with your local customs brokerage firm.
Display stands not described as included/custom in the item description are for photography purposes only and will not be included with the item upon shipping.
#172104
Condition
Abrasions and minor softening to some finer details, with fading to glaze pigment, and encrustations within some hieroglyphs, otherwise intact and very good. Nice preservation to overall form and good remains of glaze pigment in scattered areas.
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Egyptian Glazed Steatite Scarab Amulet w/ Neith Emblem
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