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
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Price: 622.50 USDIt's free to register now to view!
Estimate (low-high) : 900 USD-1400 USDIt's free to register now to view!
About the lot N° 1 Title : An Insectile Scarab Amulet Size : 0.75 L x 0.55 W Condition report : Minor abrasions and encrustations, otherwise intact and very good. Light earthen deposits and smooth surface textures throughout. Artemis Gallery, auctioneer, Louisville, USIt's free to register now to view! Sale title : Ancient | Near-Eastern | Asian Art Sale date : 01 Jul 2020It's free to register now to view! Sale Reference : Live Sale