Egyptian Bright Blue Faience Scarab in Gold Ring
Egyptian Bright Blue Faience Scarab in Gold Ring
Late Period, 664-332 B.C. and later. Scarab with detailed carapace and legs, impressed hieroglyphs to the underside; set in a 19th century gold ring. Cf. Ben-Tor, D., The Scarab: A Reflection of Ancient Egypt, Tel Aviv, 1993, p. 73, no. 1, for scarab with similar design. 2.44 grams, 23.63 mm overall, 17.57 x 16.48 mm internal diameter (approximate size British M, USA 6, Europe 12.46, Japan 12) (1 in.).
From an early 20th century collection.
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Egyptian Bright Blue Faience Scarab in Gold Ring
Late Period, 664-332 B.C. and later. Scarab with detailed carapace and legs, impressed hieroglyphs to the underside; set in a 19th century gold ring. Cf. Ben-Tor, D., The Scarab: A Reflection of Ancient Egypt, Tel Aviv, 1993, p. 73, no. 1, for scarab with similar design. 2.44 grams, 23.63 mm overall, 17.57 x 16.48 mm internal diameter (approximate size British M, USA 6, Europe 12.46, Japan 12) (1 in.).
From an early 20th century collection.
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