Egyptian Steatite Scarab
Egyptian Steatite Scarab
1st millennium B.C. With detailed carapace and mouth, hieroglyphs to the underside depicting a pharaoh-headed recumbent lion, with hes-vase in front and the crowns of Lower and Upper Egypt behind. 0.80 grams, 12 mm (1/2 in.).
Ex R. Liechti (1934-2010) Geneva, Switzerland, formed between 1950-1990s.
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Egyptian Steatite Scarab
1st millennium B.C. With detailed carapace and mouth, hieroglyphs to the underside depicting a pharaoh-headed recumbent lion, with hes-vase in front and the crowns of Lower and Upper Egypt behind. 0.80 grams, 12 mm (1/2 in.).
Ex R. Liechti (1934-2010) Geneva, Switzerland, formed between 1950-1990s.
(For this specific lot, 5% import VAT is applicable on the hammer price.)