Egyptian Steatite Scarab for Thutmose III
Egyptian Steatite Scarab for Thutmose III
New Kingdom or later, circa 1334-332 B.C. Underside with cartouche of Pharaoh Thutmose III (Men-kheper-Re). Cf. Andrews, C., Amulets of Ancient Egypt, London, 1994, item 58(c), for type. 3.85 grams, 20 mm (3/4 in.).
Ex North London gentleman's collection, 1990s. Property of a Cambridgeshire, UK, gentleman.
The popularity of this great Egyptian pharaoh was such that his name appeared on scarabs during his reign and into the Late Period.
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Egyptian Steatite Scarab for Thutmose III
New Kingdom or later, circa 1334-332 B.C. Underside with cartouche of Pharaoh Thutmose III (Men-kheper-Re). Cf. Andrews, C., Amulets of Ancient Egypt, London, 1994, item 58(c), for type. 3.85 grams, 20 mm (3/4 in.).
Ex North London gentleman's collection, 1990s. Property of a Cambridgeshire, UK, gentleman.
The popularity of this great Egyptian pharaoh was such that his name appeared on scarabs during his reign and into the Late Period.
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