A Neoclassical 14k gold and Ancient Egyptian steatite scarab pendant.
A Neoclassical 14k gold and Ancient Egyptian steatite scarab pendant.
The steatite scarab beetle (17.8 x 12.5 x 8.0 mm) intaglio carved with hieroglyphs, in a finely chased winged setting with a Uraeus serpent. Not hallmarked. H total 3.5 cm. Weight 4.52 g.
First half 19th century, the scarab ancient Egyptian.
Provenance
From a Rhenish private collection.
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A Neoclassical 14k gold and Ancient Egyptian steatite scarab pendant.
The steatite scarab beetle (17.8 x 12.5 x 8.0 mm) intaglio carved with hieroglyphs, in a finely chased winged setting with a Uraeus serpent. Not hallmarked. H total 3.5 cm. Weight 4.52 g.
First half 19th century, the scarab ancient Egyptian.
Provenance
From a Rhenish private collection.