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LOT 0680
Egyptian Steatite Scarab for Pharaoh Amenhotep III
NEW KINGDOM, 18TH DYNASTY, CIRCA 1386-1349 B.C.
5/8 in. (2.54 grams, 17 mm).
Ellipsoid in plan with carapace and leg detailing; on the underside, a cartouche of Amenhotep III and possible epithet to the side, nb-mꜢꜤt-RꜤ (s)mn mnw ('Neb-maat-Re, establisher of monuments'). [No Reserve]
Provenancewith a privately curated collection, 1980s-early 2000s.
From the private collection and estate of Christine Simons (1943-2025), West Midlands, UK.
Accompanied by a copy of a two page archival record and provenance report.
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LOT 0680
Egyptian Steatite Scarab for Pharaoh Amenhotep III
Estimate £300 - 400€350 - 460 (for guidance only)$410 - 540 (for guidance only)
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