Egyptian Steatite Bifacial Scaraboid Seal

拍品描述

Late Period, 664-332 B.C. An oval plaque pierced longitudinally, one side with a reclining lion, the other with hieroglyphs. Cf. Hall, H.R., Catalogue of Egyptian Scarabs, Etc., in the British Museum I, Royal Scarabs, London, 1913, p. 98, nos. 1004-1005, for scarabs with similar sphinx and cartouche arrangements. 1.92 grams, 18 mm (3/4 in.). [No Reserve] From the private collection of a European gentleman (1942-2024), formed since the 1970s. 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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