Fine Ancient Egyptian Steatite Stone Late Period Scarab Beetle Amulet - 663 BC
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Fine Ancient Egyptian Steatite Stone Late Period Scarab Beetle Amulet - 663 BC:
$590.00
A finely carved ancient Egyptian steatite scarab beetle amulet, dating to the Late Period, 663 - 332 BC.
Naturalisticallycarved, the oval body with head, legs and wing caseclearly depicted. Pierced longitudinally in antiquity for attachment to a collar or necklace.The inscription on the base is particularly fine, depicting a neferand rabbit, translating as:
Un Nefer
\"Beautiful Existence\"
The scarab (kheper) beetle was one of the most popular amulets in ancient Egypt because the insect was a symbol of both rebirth and the sun god Ra. Ancient Egyptians were highly superstitious, and amulets such as this were worn and treasured as conduits to sympathetic magic, used to attract power and protection.
The quality of craftsmanship on this example is excellent. In appreciating the detail achieved by an artisan working on such a small scale we can see how these objects were not merely talismans, they were miniature works of art. This fascinating piece also has a firm provenance, having formerly been saleed at Christie\'s London in 1969.
Length:3/8 of aninch.
Condition: Very good, unrestored.
Provenance:
Christie\'s, Kings Street London, 10 June 1969, lot 123 (part). Purchased by \"Austin\" for the sum of 18 guineas.
A copy of the relevant pages from the catalogue can be provided to the winning buyer upon request. ArtAncient purchased this piece from a private US collection in whose family it had stayed since its acquisition at Christie\'s. ArtAncient purchased all of lot number 123 - a picture of the complete lot can be provided to the new owner upon request.
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Fine Ancient Egyptian Steatite Stone Late Period Scarab Beetle Amulet - 663 BC:
$590.00