Large Egyptian Gilded Heart Scarab
Late New Kingdom, 1069-945 BC. A carved schist scarab with detailed carapace, longitudinal piercing, gilt intaglio hieroglyphs with two seated figures flanking a raised sun-disk to the underside. 105 grams, 64mm (2 1/2"). From an old Tokyo collection; previously the property of a Japanese gentleman since the late 1980s. [No Reserve]
Condition Report: Fine condition.
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Late New Kingdom, 1069-945 BC. A carved schist scarab with detailed carapace, longitudinal piercing, gilt intaglio hieroglyphs with two seated figures flanking a raised sun-disk to the underside. 105 grams, 64mm (2 1/2"). From an old Tokyo collection; previously the property of a Japanese gentleman since the late 1980s. [No Reserve]
Condition Report: Fine condition.