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LOT 0026
Egyptian Hardstone Scarab with Horus
1ST MILLENNIUM B.C.
5/8 in. (2.51 grams, 17 mm).
Carved with naturalistic anatomical detailing, the base with incused sun-disk and Horus falcon holding a flail, above neb hieroglyph; drilled for suspension.
ProvenanceFrom an early 20th century Home Counties, UK, collection.
LiteratureCf. Matouk, F.S., Corpus du scarabée égyptien, Volume 2, Beirut, 1976, p.390, no.903, for similar design.
FootnotesThe sign group reads: 'Lord Ra-Horakhty'.
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LOT 0026
Egyptian Hardstone Scarab with Horus
Estimate £600 - 800€700 - 930 (for guidance only)$810 - 1,080 (for guidance only)
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Opening Bid: £900
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Fine condition.
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