An Egyptian Glazed Steatite Scarab, Late Period, ca 664 - 332 BC

Finely carved from steatite then fired with a fine green glaze the scarab with beautifully carved head, eyes, clypeus plate, pro-thorax, wing cases, with double incised line border; the legs at the sides are all anatomical articulated with fine attention to detail. Underneath the legs are folded into raised outline border that separated the base into two sections with a incised loop attachment.

Dimensions: Length: 5/8 inch (21 mm)

Reference No: EA1551


PROVENANCE:

Ex Christie's London, 17 November 1977, Lot 475, part



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Intact and in excellent condition overall