Egyptian scarab ring, 2nd Intermediate Period, c. 1800-1570 BC; the gold setting is early 20th century
Steatite and gold
UK ring size: I - I 1/2, scarab length: 1.6cm, scarab width: 1.2cm
11180
Charles Ede, London
£ 1,300.00
Further images
The Egyptian scarab is naturalistically modelled with negative space between the legs. The oval base is decorated with stylised geometric patterns, and would have been used as a seal. Set...
The Egyptian scarab is naturalistically modelled with negative space between the legs. The oval base is decorated with stylised geometric patterns, and would have been used as a seal. Set in a modern gold mount.
Provenance
Private collection, Essex, UK; acquired in the 1960s-1970s1
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