EGYPTIAN AMETHYST SCARAB

拍品描述

Middle Kingdom, Ca. 2055 - 1790 BC. A carved amethyst scarab with a smooth, domed back, a trapezoidal head and a raised prothorax, the legs cut along the flanks. Perforated longitudinally, the underside is flat and plain. For similar see: Christie's, Live Auction 6060, Antiquities, Lot 30. Size: 25mm x 18mm; Weight: 7.1g Provenance: Private UK collection; acquired in Germany; formerly with G. Metz, Sweden 1980s-1990s. This item has been cleared against the Art Loss Register database and comes with a confirmation letter.

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