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LOT 255697
Egyptian Steatite Scarab
MIDDLE KINGDOM-SECOND INTERMEDIATE PERIOD, CIRCA 1900-1560 B.C.
7/8 in. (5.2 grams, 22 mm).
Plano-convex in section with segmented carapace and mouth parts; to the underside the 'Sema-Tawy' central motif and two flanking Ankh glyphs. [No Reserve]
Provenance
From the collection of David Donlan (1947-2025), a dedicated and lifelong collector with a passion for the ancient world and the natural sciences, forming his collection from the 1960s onwards, using many reputable dealers across the United Kingdom, including the well-regarded Coincraft and The Parthenon Gallery.
Footnotes
The 'sema- tawy' is a powerful symbol representing the unification of Upper and Lower Egypt. It traditionally consists of a windpipe entwined with lotus and papyrus plants. The Ankh signs are the Egyptian hieroglyphs for "life".
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LOT 255697
Egyptian Steatite Scarab
Estimate £60 - 80€70 - 93 (for guidance only)$81 - 108 (for guidance only)
Opening Bid
£5 (EUR 6; USD 7) +BP*
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