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LOT 0455
Large Egyptian Hardstone Scarab with Hieroglyphs
LATE PERIOD, 664-323 B.C. OR LATER
1 in. (8.7 grams, 24 mm).
Carved with semi-naturalistic anatomical detailing; shallow engraved hieroglyphs to the base. [No Reserve]
ProvenanceFrom an early 20th century collection, Carnavon, North Wales, UK.
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