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Description : Ancient Egypt, Third Intermediate to Late Dynastic Period, 21st to 31st Dynasty, ca. 1070 to 332 BCE. A hand-carved steatite scarab amulet of a petite size with the topside exhibiting slender legs tucked beneath a folded wing carapace as well as a triangular head. The bottom features an incised image of a minimalist feline standing on all fours with a slightly raised head, perhaps representing a lioness or a panther. Faint remains of blue-green glaze are still visible in some areas and allude to how extravagant this scarab appeared at one time. Size: 0.625 L x 0.4 W (1.6 cm x 1 cm) Provenance: ex-Phillip Mitry collection, noted antiquities dealer in Cairo, Egypt before emigrating to the United States in 1951 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. #160151
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Estimate (low-high) : 700 USD-900 USD It's free to register now to view!

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Title : Egyptian Faience Steatite Scarab Amulet W/ Feline
Size : 0.625 L x 0.4 W (1.6 cm x 1 cm)
Condition report : Minor nicks to topside and bottom, otherwise intact and very good. Great preservation to feline image on bottom.
Artemis Gallery, auctioneer, Louisville, US It's free to register now to view!
Sale title : Ancient / Ethnographic Art Through The Ages
Sale date : 07 Jan 2021 It's free to register now to view!
Sale Reference : Live Sale

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