Egyptian Steatite Heart Scarab

拍品描述

Late Period, 664-332 B.C. With ribbed carapace and suspension loop to underside. Cf. Ben-Tor, D., The Scarab: A Reflection of Ancient Egypt, Tel Aviv, 1993, p.77, no. 8, for a similar type. 2.89 grams, 22 mm (7/8 in.). (For this specific lot, 5% import VAT is applicable on the hammer price.) Acquired on the European art market in the early 2000s. with Galerie Rhéa, Zurich, Switzerland. TimeLine Auctions follows a rigorous vetting process to ensure the authenticity and legality of all items, reinforcing our commitment to integrity and responsible trading. Each antiquity, antique, and coin lot undergoes thorough examination by a vetting committee of at least ten external specialists, professional trade association members, scientists, and archaeologists. See our website for more information.

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