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 hieroglyphs.Size: D: 12mm; US: 1/2; UK: A; weight 4gProvenance: From the collection of a London gentleman; formerly acquired in early 2000s; previously in 1970s UK collection.