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LOT 0049
Sold for (Inc. bp): £910
EGYPTIAN GLASS HEART SCARAB
LATE PERIOD, 664-332 B.C. OR LATER
1 in. (6.49 grams, 24.6 mm).
LATE PERIOD, 664-332 B.C. OR LATER
1 in. (6.49 grams, 24.6 mm).
Modelled in the round with ribbed loop to the underside, carapace and leg detailing.
PROVENANCE:
Ex London and Home Counties collection, UK, 1920-1940.
This lot is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D'Amato.
LITERATURE:
Cf. Ben-Tor, D., The Scarab: A Reflection of Ancient Egypt, Tel Aviv, 1993, pp. 76-77, nos. 1-15, for examples of this type of scarab.
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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.
