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LOT 0506
Sold for (Inc. bp): £4,680
EGYPTIAN LAPIS LAZULI FALCON-HEAD SCARAB
LATE PERIOD, 664-343 B.C.
1 in. (6.9 grams, 25 mm).
LATE PERIOD, 664-343 B.C.
1 in. (6.9 grams, 25 mm).
A lapis lazuli amuletic scarab with the falcon head of Ra with lappet headdress and broad collar; ribbed loop to the underside for suspension
PROVENANCE:
UK art market, prior 2000.
English private collection.
LITERATURE:
Cf. Ben-Tor, D., The Scarab: A Reflection of Ancient Egypt, Jerusalem, 1993, p.78, nos. 16, 17, for two similar lapis lazuli examples.
FOOTNOTES:
This scarab was probably attached to the mummy, and its falcon head symbolising the sun-god Ra served to emphasise the solar aspect of the amulet, and give added potency to its regenerative power.
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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.
