Rare Egyptian Steatite Fish Scaraboid - ex Philip Mitry
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Description
Egypt, New Kingdom Period, 18th Dynasty, reign of Thutmosis III, ca. 1479 to 1425 BCE. A miniature fish-form scaraboid, carved from a lightweight steatite and coated in a blue-green glaze. The topside depicts classic bolti fish details such as stylized scales, fins, and a broad tail. The underside depicts three distinct hieroglyphs which comprise the cartouche for Pharaoh Thutmose III (sometimes Thutmosis or Tuthmosis III, or Thothmes in older texts, meaning "Thoth is born"). Laterally perforated to use as a pendant. Size: 0.33" L (0.8 cm).
Provenance: ex Hank Johnson collection, Denver, Colorado, USA; ex HD-Enterprise, Denver, Colorado, USA, acquired from the estate of Philip Mitry, Cairo, Egypt, collected in the 1950s
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Provenance: ex Hank Johnson collection, Denver, Colorado, USA; ex HD-Enterprise, Denver, Colorado, USA, acquired from the estate of Philip Mitry, Cairo, Egypt, collected in the 1950s
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.
#129791
Condition
Surface wear commensurate with age, light abrasions and wear to glazing, fading to pigmentation and incised details, with light earthen and mineral deposits throughout.
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Rare Egyptian Steatite Fish Scaraboid - ex Philip Mitry
Estimate $400 - $600
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