Bidspirit auction | COLLECTION OF EGYPTIAN STONE SCARABS

COLLECTION OF EGYPTIAN STONE SCARABS - New Kingdom, Ca. 1550 - 1069 BC.A collection of six stone-carved scarabs, including five monochrome and one speckled example. Each scarab displays the characteristic features: the small head, clypeus, pronotum, and elytra are carefully carved to mimic the insect form. The flat undersides feature distinct engravings, and five scarabs have a central suspension aperture for stringing, while one scarab has an undecorated flat base. For similar see: Andrews C., The Amulets of Ancient Egypt, fig. 59.Size: 15-27mm x 11-19.6mm; Weight: 27.3gProvenance: Prince collection, 1990s-2014; Ex. Private collection 1970s-1990s.