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LOT 0532
Sold for (Inc. bp): £364
EGYPTIAN BLUE GLAZED SCARAB OF THUTMOSE III
NEW KINGDOM, 18TH DYNASTY, CIRCA 1504-1452 B.C.
1 1/4 in. (2.74 grams, 17.13 mm).
NEW KINGDOM, 18TH DYNASTY, CIRCA 1504-1452 B.C.
1 1/4 in. (2.74 grams, 17.13 mm).
With detailed carapace, legs and mouth; hieroglyphs to the underside including cartouche of Thutmose III. [No Reserve]
PROVENANCE:
From an old Suffolk, UK, collection.
Acquired in the UK before 1980.
From the personal collection of Derek Rogers, Suffolk, UK.
LITERATURE:
Cf. Andrews, C., Amulets of Ancient Egypt, London, 1994, item 9a, for a shrine dedicated to Thutmose III; item 56c, for scarab.
FOOTNOTES:
Thutmose III was a renowned warrior king widely revered even centuries after his reign.
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TimeLine Auctions follows a rigorous vetting process to ensure the authenticity and legality of all items, reinforcing our commitment to integrity and responsible trading. Each antiquity, antique, and coin lot undergoes thorough examination by a vetting committee of at least ten external specialists, professional trade association members, scientists, and archaeologists: Our Vetting Process
AUCTIONS:
TimeLine is a leading auction house specialising in antiquities, ancient art, collectables, natural history, coins, medals, and books. Our auctions offer museums, collectors, historians, and enthusiasts the opportunity to acquire unique and historically significant pieces.
