An Egyptian green steatite scarab in gold mount, 2nd Intermediate Period, c. 1750 - 1570 BC, the in beautiful stone, the body, head and legs nicely carved. On base a sphinx with tall wings with a curved tall, feather before. The scarab is set in a high carat gold mount for use as a stamp seal, the wire of thick gauge and nicely wrapped with central loop for suspension. The scarab is ancient, the gold loop from a modern date. Scarab measures 22 x 16mm, entire piece 31 x 35 mm. Ex Philadelphia private collection.

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