Phoenician Scaraboid Scorpion Seal
8th-7th century BC. A carved black serpentine scaraboid seal with scarab beetle carapace carved in high-relief, incuse scorpion to base; pierced for suspension. 3.02 grams, 16mm (3/4"). Ex SM collection, London, UK; 1970-1999; accompanied by an old illustrated cataloguing slip. The scorpion was a symbol of Astarte, the goddess of love.
Condition Report: Fine condition.
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8th-7th century BC. A carved black serpentine scaraboid seal with scarab beetle carapace carved in high-relief, incuse scorpion to base; pierced for suspension. 3.02 grams, 16mm (3/4"). Ex SM collection, London, UK; 1970-1999; accompanied by an old illustrated cataloguing slip. The scorpion was a symbol of Astarte, the goddess of love.
Condition Report: Fine condition.
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