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LOT 0462

Egypto-Phoenician Lapis Lazuli Scarab with Cartouche for Thutmose III

LATE 1ST MILLENNIUM B.C.

1 in. (7.4 grams, 25 mm).

With carapace detailing to obverse, plaque with intaglio cartouche for the throne name of Thutmose III men-kheper-Re, winged scarab and fronds flanking.

Provenance

Private collection of Mr S.A., Switzerland, 1990s, thence by descent.

This lot has been checked against the Interpol Database of stolen works of art and is accompanied by search certificate no.12127-211877.

Literature

Cf. similar item in the British Museum collection under accession no.1888,0512.99.

CONDITION

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LOT 0462

Egypto-Phoenician Lapis Lazuli Scarab with Cartouche for Thutmose III

Estimate £2,500 - 3,500€2,900 - 4,060 (for guidance only)$3,380 - 4,730 (for guidance only)

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