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LOT 0490

Egyptian Black Stone Scarab in Gilt Bronze Memorial Locket

LATE PERIOD, 664-332 B.C. AND LATER

2 in. (24.95 grams, 53 mm).

Haematite scarab with carapace and mouth, mounted in the centre of a 19th century memorial locket with glazed inner chamber, obverse with six agate cabochons in cells and applied filigree around the central cell mimicking legs.

Provenance

From a 19th century collection based on the locket.
Acquired on the UK art market.
From the collection of G.M.R.H., London, UK.
This lot is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D'Amato.

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LOT 0490

Egyptian Black Stone Scarab in Gilt Bronze Memorial Locket

Sold for (Inc. bp): £572

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