Egyptian White Stone Scarab with Falcon-headed God
Egyptian White Stone Scarab with Falcon-headed God
New Kingdom-Late Period, 1550-332 B.C. Underside with low-relief image of falcon-headed god holding a papyrus stem. Cf. Ben-Tor, D., The Scarab: A Reflection of Ancient Egypt, Tel Aviv, 1993, p.70, for scarabs with a similar theme. 2.36 grams, 18 mm (3/4 in.).
From the private collection of P. Champman. Acquired 1992. Ex C.J. Martin, London, UK.
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Egyptian White Stone Scarab with Falcon-headed God
New Kingdom-Late Period, 1550-332 B.C. Underside with low-relief image of falcon-headed god holding a papyrus stem. Cf. Ben-Tor, D., The Scarab: A Reflection of Ancient Egypt, Tel Aviv, 1993, p.70, for scarabs with a similar theme. 2.36 grams, 18 mm (3/4 in.).
From the private collection of P. Champman. Acquired 1992. Ex C.J. Martin, London, UK.