A Large Heart Scarab
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Egypt, Late Period 6th-4th cent. B.C..Grey-green stone. L. at base 5.2 cm.Finely crafted heart scarab with carefully engraved wings. The hieroglyphic inscription on the underside of the offset base was added in modern times. Small chip lost at the base; otherwise undamaged. Amulet to assist the deceased at the judgement of the dead.Formerly priv. coll. G.P. since 1958 in Lausanne.
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A Large Heart Scarab
Estimate CHFÂ 600 - CHFÂ 800
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