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Egyptian Steatite Scarab with Hieroglyphs Egyptian Steatite Scarab with Hieroglyphs Egyptian Steatite Scarab with Hieroglyphs Egyptian Steatite Scarab with Hieroglyphs Egyptian Steatite Scarab with Hieroglyphs Egyptian Steatite Scarab with Hieroglyphs Egyptian Steatite Scarab with Hieroglyphs Egyptian Steatite Scarab with Hieroglyphs Egyptian Steatite Scarab with Hieroglyphs
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LOT 0050

Egyptian Steatite Scarab with Hieroglyphs

LATE PERIOD, 664-332 B.C. OR LATER

1 in. (7.14 grams, 24 mm).

Carved with semi-naturalistic anatomical detailing and engraved with hieroglyphs to the base; pierced for suspension. [No Reserve]

Provenance

Collected since the 1970s.
Ex Everitt collection, acquired by descent 2017.

CONDITION
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LOT 0050

Egyptian Steatite Scarab with Hieroglyphs

Sold for (Inc. bp): £247

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