Lot of 2 Egyptian Glazed Faience Scarabs
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Ancient Egypt, New Kingdom to Third Intermediate Period, 18th to 25th Dynasty, ca. 1550 to 664 BCE. A fine set of two mold-formed faience scarabs of near-miniature sizes covered in lustrous blue-green glaze. The topsides of both amulets exhibit characteristic insectile features, with the bottom of one scarab bearing an incised 'X' beneath a rectangular hieroglyph, and the other showcasing a stylized scarab with extended legs. Size: slightly larger scarab measures .5" L x .25" W (1.3 cm x 0.6 cm); the scarabs come in lucite case that measures 2" L x 1" W x .75" H (5.1 cm x 2.5 cm x 1.9 cm)
Provenance: ex-estate of Eldert Bontekoe, Pegasi Numismatics, Ann Arbor, Michigan, USA, acquired before 2000
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#158570
Provenance: ex-estate of Eldert Bontekoe, Pegasi Numismatics, Ann Arbor, Michigan, USA, acquired before 2000
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.
#158570
Condition
Slight surface wear commensurate with age as shown. Insectile features on both and incised "X" and scarab image on versos of each one, respectively, are vivid. Both enveloped in gorgeous glaze of teal hues.
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Lot of 2 Egyptian Glazed Faience Scarabs
Estimate $600 - $800
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