Lot 747
Inlaid Steatite Scarab. Egypt, New Kingdom, c. 1550-1070 BC. Neatly carved scarab, the beetle's thorax and wing cases each inletted and set with a shaped piece of blue, green, and red glass or paste. Base depicts a representation of the King adoring Ptah and Sekhmet, winged solar disc above. Scarab in very good preservation. Length: 16.9 mm.
Estimated Value $350 - 450.
Duke of Northumberland Collection; Sotheby's, London (4-21-75); lot 110.
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