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LOT 0013
Sold for (Inc. bp): £5,460
EGYPTIAN SCARAB WITH CARTOUCHE OF TUTANKHAMUN
18TH DYNASTY, 1335-1325 B.C.
1 in. (9.23 grams, 24 mm).
18TH DYNASTY, 1335-1325 B.C.
1 in. (9.23 grams, 24 mm).
A carnelian scarab with naturalistic detailing to the carapace, head and legs; the underside bearing a cartouche containing the throne name of Tutankhamun, Nebkheperure (which translates as ‘Lord of manifestations is Re’); drilled for suspension.
PROVENANCE:
Acquired prior to 2000.
Ex British private collection.
This lot has been checked against the Interpol Database of stolen works of art and is accompanied by search certificate no.114473-195983.
FOOTNOTES:
Carnelian scarabs with royal names or decorative/symbolic motifs were particularly popular during the 18th Dynasty.
