Lot 1417
Amenhotep III. Basalt "Lion Hunt" Scarab, ca. 1391-1351 BC. Magnificent large basalt scarab; bottom, inscribed with 8 panels of hieroglyphs, which read from right to left. Some damage from wear on scarab's back, nonetheless outstanding condition with every glyph clear and readable. Length: 3 3/5 inches (9 cm); Width: 2 ½"; Height: 1".
Translation of text by John Ward in The Sacred Beetle, "Lives of the Horus, the strong bull, resplendent in Truth, double ruler, establishing laws, pacifying the two lands. The golden Horus, the great valor, smiting the Asiatics, King of Upper and Lower Egypt, Amenhetep III, son of the Sun, Amenhetep ruler of Thebes, giving life. The royal wife, the great one Thy. The number of lions taken by his Majesty in his hunting himself, beginning from year 1 unto year 10. Lions fierce 102" (Page 67).
Estimated Value $5,000-UP.
Ex W.L. Nash Collection 1910's; Published in Percy E. Newberry's: Scarabs "An Introduction to the Study of Egyptian Seals and Signet Rings" London: London Constable, 1908. Plate XXXIII.
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