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SKU: EJ2553

An Egyptian Glazed Steatite Scarab Pendant, New Kingdom, 1550 - 1069 BCE

Prix de vente4,950 USD

Cet article est admissible à la livraison gratuite aux États-Unis et à des frais fixes de 75 $ pour l'expédition internationale.

A finely carved small scarab of glazed steatite, preserved in its original ancient high karat gold setting. Originally mounted as a finger ring, the shank was lost in antiquity, and the surviving setting now forms a pendant. The upper surface is modeled in the form of a scarab beetle, with the head, wing cases, and body delineated. The underside is engraved with a decorative two-blossom lotus plant.

The scarab was one of the most popular amulets in ancient Egypt, associated with the sun god Khepri and symbolizing regeneration and rebirth. Plants were also a popular theme on the undersides of seal-amulets, referring to life, renewal, and regeneration. 

Medium: Steatite, gold

Dimensions: Scarab length: 1 cm (0.39 inches). Pendant drop length: 1.5 cm (0.59 inch)

Condition:  The scarab is intact and in very good condition overall, it has been strung as a pendant with a modern 18" adjustable chain of 18K yellow gold.

Provenance: Goddard (1869-1925) and Josephine Cook DuBois (1864-1961) Collection USA (part) acquired in Egypt, circa 1901-1907, thence by descent to grandson George DuBois, then passed to his wife Judith on his death, by decent to the present owner.

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An Egyptian Glazed Steatite Scarab Pendant, New Kingdom, 1550 - 1069 BCE
An Egyptian Glazed Steatite Scarab Pendant, New Kingdom, 1550 - 1069 BCE Prix de vente4,950 USD

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