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Large Egyptian Stone Hieroglyphic Scarab for Amenhotep III Large Egyptian Stone Hieroglyphic Scarab for Amenhotep III Large Egyptian Stone Hieroglyphic Scarab for Amenhotep III Large Egyptian Stone Hieroglyphic Scarab for Amenhotep III Large Egyptian Stone Hieroglyphic Scarab for Amenhotep III Large Egyptian Stone Hieroglyphic Scarab for Amenhotep III Large Egyptian Stone Hieroglyphic Scarab for Amenhotep III Large Egyptian Stone Hieroglyphic Scarab for Amenhotep III Large Egyptian Stone Hieroglyphic Scarab for Amenhotep III
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LOT 0034

Large Egyptian Stone Hieroglyphic Scarab for Amenhotep III

NEW KINGDOM, 1386-1349 B.C.

1 3/4 in. (41 grams, 44 mm).

Naturalistically modelled with detailing to the upper body and legs; damaged base with the throne name 'neb-maat-re' of Amenhotep III in cartouche and the god's name Amun-Re below; pierced for suspension.

Provenance

Ex R. Liechti (1934-2010) Geneva, Switzerland, collection between 1950-1990s.

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LOT 0034

Large Egyptian Stone Hieroglyphic Scarab for Amenhotep III

Estimate £1,000 - 1,400€1,160 - 1,620 (for guidance only)$1,350 - 1,890 (for guidance only)

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