Scarab Backed Sphinx Seal
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Description
Scarab backed Sphinx with Egyptian hieroglyphic stamp/seal on the bottom. Became a trend in France after napoleon's conquest of Egypt.
Condition
Weight (Lbs): 0.32
Height (In.): 2.25
Width (In.): 2.5
Depth (In.): 1.5
Size: 526.5 x 4.0 x 4.0"
Maker: Unknown
Material: Soft paste.
Date: Circa early 19th century
Provenance: Helen & Dr. Roland Kohen, Miami, FL
Condition: Very good condition.
History: In Egypt, the scarab seals largely replaced cylinder seals early in the 2nd millennium BC. Upon the Napoleonic invasion of Egypt these seals became popular in France, The Nobles redecorated entire rooms in Egyptian style.
Height (In.): 2.25
Width (In.): 2.5
Depth (In.): 1.5
Size: 526.5 x 4.0 x 4.0"
Maker: Unknown
Material: Soft paste.
Date: Circa early 19th century
Provenance: Helen & Dr. Roland Kohen, Miami, FL
Condition: Very good condition.
History: In Egypt, the scarab seals largely replaced cylinder seals early in the 2nd millennium BC. Upon the Napoleonic invasion of Egypt these seals became popular in France, The Nobles redecorated entire rooms in Egyptian style.
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Scarab Backed Sphinx Seal
Estimate $50 - $100
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