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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.
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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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