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This is the rating and price for Egyptian Glazed Steatite Scarab Of Thutmose Iii



Description : Ancient Egypt, New Kingdom Period, 18th Dynasty, reign of Thutmosis III, ca. 1479 to 1425 BCE. A lovely beetle-form scarab, hand-carved from steatite, with a gorgeous blue-green glazed coating. The topside displays characteristic insect features such as a petite head, folded wings, and spindly legs tucked underneath its domed body. The underside depicts a standing image of the Warrior King Thutmose III (sometimes Thutmosis, Tuthmosis III, or Thothmes in older texts, meaning Thoth is born) above a horned ungulate. Three distinct hieroglyphs to the figure's left comprise his cartouche, and a large sun disc with twin uraeus rest atop the pharaoh's head. Laterally perforated to use as a pendant. Custom mirrored lucite display stand included. Size: 0.625 L (1.6 cm). Provenance: private Littleton, Colorado, USA collection 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. #131619
Price: 280.13 USD It's free to register now to view!
Estimate (low-high) : 400 USD-600 USD It's free to register now to view!

About the lot N° 8A
Title : Egyptian Glazed Steatite Scarab Of Thutmose Iii
Condition report : Expected age-commensurate surface wear, small chips on base and beetle's head, fading to glaze coloration, otherwise very good. Light earthen deposits within recessed areas. Carved details on underside still clear.
Artemis Gallery, auctioneer, Louisville, US It's free to register now to view!
Sale title : Ancient / Ethnographic Art - Spring Variety
Sale date : 05 Apr 2018 It's free to register now to view!
Sale Reference : Live Sale

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