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LOT 0452
Sold for (Inc. bp): £182
EGYPTO-PHOENICIAN ROCK CRYSTAL SCARABOID WITH WINGED SPHINX
CIRCA 900-700 B.C.
5/8 in. (2.85 grams, 16 mm).
CIRCA 900-700 B.C.
5/8 in. (2.85 grams, 16 mm).
With detailed carapace and mouth parts, underside with intaglio winged sphinx sitting on a baseline with pellets beneath; supplied with a museum-quality impression. [No Reserve]
PROVENANCE:
Ex London, UK, gallery, 1971.
LITERATURE:
Cf. Ben-Tor, D., The Scarab: A Reflection of Ancient Egypt, Jerusalem, 1993, p.43, for a Phoenician scarab with similar sphinx.
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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.
