Bidspirit auction | EGYPTIAN GLAZED STEATITE SCARAB

EGYPTIAN GLAZED STEATITE SCARAB - New Kingdom, Ca. 1400 - 1200 BC.A scarab made of glazed steatite, featuring a drilled hole. It depicts an enthroned pharaoh with a cartouche inscribed with “Men-kheper-Re, ” the prenomen of Thutmose III, on its base. The scarab is crafted with applied red and blue paste and gold string, highlighting its intricate details.Size: 18mm x 12mm; Weight: 3g.Provenance: Prince collection, 1990s-2014; Ex. Private collection 1970s-1990s.