Ancient Egypt, Romano-Egyptian period, ca. 30 BCE to 3rd century CE. A beautiful paste glass scarab of lovely blue color that is affixed on the swivel wire of a modern gold wire ring. The ring setting itself is comprised of 80.39% gold and forms an eye-shaped loop through which the scarab can freely move. Inscribed atop the scarab are typical insectile features, and beneath is a depiction of Nut - goddess of the sky - as she arches her entire body over the world. Size (scarab): 0.56" L x 0.44" W x 0.29" H (1.4 cm x 1.1 cm x 0.7 cm); (ring setting): 0.11" L x 1.05" W x 1.17" H (0.3 cm x 2.7 cm x 3 cm); gold quality: 80.39% (equivalent to 18K+); total weight: 5.1 grams; US ring size 8.

Provenance: East Coast collection, New York Gallery, New York City, New York, USA; ex-Artemis Gallery; ex-private British Columbia, Canada collection, gifted from aunt in Tucson, Arizona, USA, acquired prior to 1994

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#183946

Wearable as shown and constructed in modern times. Paste glass scarab is ancient; gold wire ring setting is modern. Minor abrasions to scarab with softening to some finer details, otherwise intact and very good. Great blue hue.