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LOT 0417

Egyptian Blue Glazed Royal Scarab for Tuthmoses III

NEW KINGDOM, 18TH DYNASTY, 1479-1425 B.C.

5/8 in. (3.35 grams, 17 mm).

With gusset and leg detailing to the sidewall, incuse design to the underside of royal cartouche flanked by feathers. [No Reserve]

Provenance

From a Post War collection, a deceased estate.
Acquired from a UK provincial auction.
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 0417

Egyptian Blue Glazed Royal Scarab for Tuthmoses III

Sold for (Inc. bp): £169

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