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LOT 0033

Egyptian Stone Scarab Inscribed for Tutankhamun

NEW KINGDOM, 1334-1325 B.C.

3/4 in. (4.55 grams, 20 mm).

Naturalistically modelled and coloured blue, hieroglyphs on base; pierced for suspension.

Provenance

Ex collection of Emil Saad, Paris-Alexandria.

CONDITION

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LOT 0033

Egyptian Stone Scarab Inscribed for Tutankhamun

Sold for (Inc. bp): £6,500

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