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LOT 0038

Egyptian Carnelian Scarab with Symbols Representing the Royal Title 'King of Upper and Lower Egypt'

NEW KINGDOM, 1550-1070 B.C.

5/8 in. (3 grams, 16 mm).

With rounded profile and detailing, the underside inscribed with the sedge, bee and sun disk symbols. [No Reserve]

Provenance

Ex North London, UK, gentleman, 1990s.

CONDITION

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LOT 0038

Egyptian Carnelian Scarab with Symbols Representing the Royal Title 'King of Upper and Lower Egypt'

Sold for (Inc. bp): £1,560

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