Egyptian Jasper Scarab Gold Ring
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Choice ancient Egyptian green jasper scarab set into modern 14kt gold ring. Scarab dates to the Middle Kingdom, Dynasties 12/13th - Ca 1991 to 1718 BC. and is carved in typical beetle form, the underside with series of glyphs including Horus, a scorpion, 2 atef plumes, and braided cord for the border. Translated by Jacques Billen, expert in Egyptian scarabs, Brussels, Belgium, as belonging to "Iwy - Magnate of the Tens of Upper Egypt." Scarab one of the finest we have handled and measures 15 mm x 11mm with ring about a US size 8.
PROVENANCE: Ex-B. Hopkins Collection, California acquired by his father in the 1950's in Egypt.
PROVENANCE: Ex-B. Hopkins Collection, California acquired by his father in the 1950's in Egypt.
Condition
Intact/excellent condition, save small chip to lower base
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Egyptian Jasper Scarab Gold Ring
Estimate $2,200 - $3,000
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