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LOT 0031
Sold for (Inc. bp): £936
EGYPTIAN GOLD MOUNTED HARDSTONE SCARAB
NEW KINGDOM, 1550-1070 B.C.
3/4 in. (2.51 grams, 19 mm).
NEW KINGDOM, 1550-1070 B.C.
3/4 in. (2.51 grams, 19 mm).
The scarab with simple incised detailing and hieroglyphs to base, with the name Amun-Ra, the mount with two suspension loops.
PROVENANCE:
From an early 20th century collection, Home Counties, UK, 1930-1940s.
LITERATURE:
Cf. The Metropolitan Museum, New York, accession number 35.3.104, for a similar mount.
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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.
