Bidspirit auction | EGYPTIAN, HYKSOS PERIOD SWIVEL RING

EGYPTIAN, HYKSOS PERIOD SWIVEL RING WITH SCARAB - Ca. 1750 - 1550 BC.A bronze swivel ring composed of a D-shaped round-section shank, securely holding a finely rendered steatite scarab between two bulging finials. The scarab is detailed with characteristic features. The flat underside of the scarab is engraved with two cobras confronting falcon.For similar see: The Art Institute of Chicago, Reference Number 1894.1811.Size: D: 12mm; US: 44928; UK: A; weight 6gProvenance: Private UK collection; acquired on the UK art market, pre-2000.