Egyptian Glazed Steatite Scarab of Thutmose III
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Description
Ancient Egypt, New Kingdom Period, 18th Dynasty, reign of Thutmosis III, ca. 1479 to 1425 BCE. A lovely beetle-form scarab, hand-carved from steatite, with a gorgeous blue-green glazed coating. The topside displays characteristic insect features such as a petite head, folded wings, and spindly legs tucked underneath its domed body. The underside depicts a standing image of the Warrior King Thutmose III (sometimes Thutmosis, Tuthmosis III, or Thothmes in older texts, meaning "Thoth is born") above a horned ungulate. Three distinct hieroglyphs to the figure's left comprise his cartouche, and a large sun disc with twin uraeus rest atop the pharaoh's head. Laterally perforated to use as a pendant. Custom mirrored lucite display stand included. Size: 0.625" L (1.6 cm).
Provenance: private Littleton, Colorado, USA collection
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#131619
Provenance: private Littleton, Colorado, USA collection
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.
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#131619
Condition
Expected age-commensurate surface wear, small chips on base and beetle's head, fading to glaze coloration, otherwise very good. Light earthen deposits within recessed areas. Carved details on underside still clear.
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Egyptian Glazed Steatite Scarab of Thutmose III
Estimate $400 - $600
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