Egyptian Stone Scarab Amulet, ex-Phillip Mitry
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Ancient Egypt, New Kingdom, 18th Dynasty, ca. 1549 to 1292 BCE. A fine scarab amulet, hand-carved from hardstone of a jet-black hue. The insectile composition features a petite head, retracted legs, and a folded wing carapace on the top, and seven petite hieroglyphic symbols are incised along the base. The scarab is perforated longitudinally for suspension. Size: 0.55" L x 0.4" W (1.4 cm x 1 cm).
Provenance: private Orange County, California, USA collection; ex-Phillip Mitry collection, noted dealer in Cairo, Egypt until about 1951 when he emigrated to the United States
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Provenance: private Orange County, California, USA collection; ex-Phillip Mitry collection, noted dealer in Cairo, Egypt until about 1951 when he emigrated to the United States
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 to most countries and handle all shipping in-house for your convenience.
#148222
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Minor softening to some hieroglyphic symbols, otherwise intact and very good. Nice smooth surfaces throughout.
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Egyptian Stone Scarab Amulet, ex-Phillip Mitry
Estimate $300 - $600
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