Lot 895
Fine Royal Scarab of Thutmosis III, in Glazed Steatite. Egypt, 18th Dynasty, c. 1479-1425 BC. The gray steatite carved as a very carefully detailed, realistic scarab beetle, with remains of deep blue-green glassy glaze in the recesses. On the base, the king's cartouche, with recumbent sphinx above, and neb sign below. Scarab lightly worn, with chip to one leg, otherwise, in extremely fine condition. Length: 7/16"; on vintage gold and silver wire pendant. Quality, pedigreed scarabs are becoming more difficult to find on the market these days.
Estimated Value $750 - 900.
Ex James Breasted Collection, by gift from him to his niece, the late Isabella Breasted. A copy of items from him that were appraised by the Merrin Gallery, in New York in 1992 for Miss Breasted, accompanies this lot. This is item no. 2 on the list.
James Henry Breasted (1865-1935), was the premier early American Egyptologist. He was the most widely known member of the University of Chicago's faculty in this field. He was also an adept popularizer of the subject. An engaging textbook writer, and as America's first teacher of Egyptology, his numerous expeditions captured the public's imagination with regard to ancient Egypt, long before the arrival of "Tut-mania."
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