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Description : Egypt, Late Dynastic to Ptolemaic period, ca. 664 to 30 BCE. A gorgeous example of an insectile scarab amulet that is hand-carved from a fragment of amethyst and polished to a lustrous sheen. Incised striations along the rounded topside create the retracted legs, folded wing carapace, and petite head with a narrow clypeus above the biconically drilled suspension hole. The topside as well as the unadorned bottom exhibit incredibly smooth surface textures that create an enjoyable tactile experience. Size: 0.75 L x 0.55 W (1.9 cm x 1.4 cm) Provenance: ex-Phoenicia Holyland Antiquities, New York, New York, USA, ex-private Mr. Khabbazi collection, acquired in the early 1990s All items legal to buy/sell under U.S. Statute covering cultural patrimony Code 2600, CHAPTER 14, and are guaranteed to be as described or your money back. A Certificate of Authenticity will accompany all winning bids. We ship worldwide and handle all shipping in-house for your convenience. #155765
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