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LOT 0485
Phoenicio-Egyptian Hardstone Scarab with Hieroglyphs
CIRCA 6TH-4TH CENTURY B.C.
5/8 in. (2.21 grams, 16 mm).
Haematite scarab with underside incised Horus falcon and lotus flower atop a fire-altar(?) flanked by uraei.
ProvenanceCollected from 1969-1999.
From the collection of the late Mr S.M., London, UK.
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LOT 0485
Phoenicio-Egyptian Hardstone Scarab with Hieroglyphs
Estimate £400 - 600€460 - 700 (for guidance only)$540 - 810 (for guidance only)
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The scarab carved with simple anatomical detailing with two columns of hieroglyphs to base, including a djed pillar; set in a later gold swivel bezel with beaded edge supported by a tapering, round-section grooved hoop. 2.91 grams, 24.16 mm overall, 21.04 mm internal diameter
Collected from 1970-1999. From the collection of the late Mr S.M., London, UK. Accompanied by a previous catalogue information card.
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