Egyptian Steatite Scarab w/ Hieroglyphs, Wadjet Eye
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Egypt, New Kingdom/Third Intermediate Period, 1550 to 712 BCE. A steatite scarab amulet with carved details of the head, wings, and legs. The body is pierced length-wise, and the underside is carved with hieroglyphs depicting two kneeling figures holding a vase over a large Wadjet eye. Amulets of the scarab were hugely popular for over a thousand years in ancient Egypt, a symbol with staying power similar to that of the Christian cross; they seem to have been worn and carried by the living, although by the time of the third intermediate period, they had also become part of the increasingly elaborate battery of items to be placed into graves for protection of the dead. The Wadjet Eye (Eye of Horus) was a symbol of power, protection, and health. Comes with custom display stand including clay impression of the hieroglyphs. Size: 0.9" L x 0.6" W x 0.3" H (2.3 cm x 1.5 cm x 0.8 cm); 1" H (2.5 cm) on included custom stand.
Provenance: private Orange County, California, USA collection acquired before 2000
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#126247
Provenance: private Orange County, California, USA collection acquired before 2000
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 to most countries and handle all shipping in-house for your convenience.
#126247
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Intact, with light surface scratching from age and handling.
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Egyptian Steatite Scarab w/ Hieroglyphs, Wadjet Eye
Estimate $500 - $750
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