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LOT 0541
Sold for (Inc. bp): £169
EGYPTIAN STONE SCARAB
LATE PERIOD, 664-332 B.C.
3/4 in. (3.74 grams, 20 mm).
LATE PERIOD, 664-332 B.C.
3/4 in. (3.74 grams, 20 mm).
Incised detailing to the carapace and legs, pierced longitudinally; underside with three deities (possibly Amun-Ra, flanked by figures of Re).
PROVENANCE:
From the Gustave Mustaki collection before 1948.
Ex London, UK, gallery.
From a private UK collection.
This lot is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D'Amato.
LITERATURE:
Cf. Petrie, W.M.F., Button and Design Scarabs, London, 1925, pl. XV, no.1044, for a similar example.
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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.
