Interiors & Decorations

Jewellery & Precious Stones

Watches, Pens & Lighters

Fashion

Coins & Stamps

Comics & Animation

Classic Cars, Motorcycles & Automobilia

Wine, Whisky & Spirits

Asian & Tribal Art

Trading Cards

Toys & Models

Archaeology & Natural History

Sports

Music, Movies & Cameras

Books & Historical Memorabilia

The finest objects brought to you by {name}

Peter Reynaers

Steatite scarab with a coarse depiction of the king portrayed as a recumbent sphinx. The bearded and probably crowned creature is guarded by a winged uraeus behind. The tiny dot in front of the serrated wings may represent a small solar disc.
The uncertain sign in front may represent a cobra, the feather of Maat or the seated goddess herself, as on related depictions.
The bird underneath may be the Horus falcon alluding to the king as ‘Horus in Life’. The wedjat eye on the other hand would protect the king in his afterlife.
For a close parallel, cf. no. 612 in: Fouad Matouk. Corpus du scarabée égyptien. Vol. I. Beyrouth 1971.

Size: L. 1.6 cm, W. 1.2 cm, H. 0.8 cm
Material: Steatite
Culture: Egyptian, 19th to 22nd Dynasty, 1292-713 BC
Condition: Fine condition. Two small chips out of the back.

Provenance: Swiss private collection, since the 1960s. Thence art market Zurich, September 2013 sale.

The seller guarantees that this lot has been legally acquired and will be legally exported.
The seller will inform the buyer and ship the lot after receiving confirmation of payment.
No export license is required for this lot.
Comes with a Certificate of Authenticity.


Egyptian, 19th to 22nd Dynasty, 1292-713 BC

Egyptian Scarab with Recumbent Sphinx – L. 1.6 cm

Archaeology

Reserve price

No reserve price

Buy now

Closing date

Monday

Friday

tomorrow

Sunday

16 February

7 February

Tuesday

8 February

5 February

9 February

Saturday

11 February

Budget

From

Location

Spain

Belgium

United Kingdom

Germany

The Netherlands

France

Austria

Switzerland

Czech Republic

Denmark

Portugal

United States

Poland

Italy

Taiwan

Object

Ancient artwork

Ring

Pendant

Ancient sculptures carvings and figurines

Ancient jewellery and beads

Jewellery applique

Relic

Ancient vessels

Amulet

Cross

Ancient seals and stamps

Ancient tools

Ancient weapons and armour

Ancient architectural items and stonework

Fibula

Book

Coin

Figure

Crucifix

Ancient masks

Bracelet

Earrings

Statuette

Country of origin

Unknown

Europe

Asia

Egypt

China

Peru

Mexico

Myanmar

Nepal

Middle East

Africa

Greece

Cambodia

India

Indochina

Thailand

Roman Empire

Europe (East)

Afghanistan

Material

Bronze

Terracotta

Faience

Silver

Glass

Stone

Ceramic

Pottery

Gold

Flint

Marble

Steatite

Wood

Bone

Carnelian

Alabaster

Lead

Schist

Sandstone

Copper

Stucco

Iron

Stoneware

Jasper

Yellow gold

Gender

Condition

Good

Very good

Excellent

Very good condition - slightly used with small signs of wear

Very good +

Excellent condition - barely used with minimal signs of wear

Excellent condition: barely used with minimal signs of wear

Good condition - used with some signs of wear

Fair

Good condition

Good condition - used with small signs of aging & blemishes

Intact

Fair condition - used with visible signs of wear

Ungraded

Restored

Fair condition -  heavily used & with possibly minor parts missing

Good condition - used with small signs of ageing

Fair condition

Very good condition, see description

Poor

Excellent condition

Period

Tang Dynasty (618-907)

Ming Dynasty (1368-1644)

Han Dynasty (206 B.C.- 220 A.D.)

Liao Dynasty (916-1125)

Eastern Zhou (770-256 B.C.)

Qing Dynasty (1644-1911)

Southern and Northern Dynasties (420-589)

Sui Dynasty (581-618)

Song Dynasty

1400-1450

1600-1650

Fineness

18 kt.

Subject

Art history

History

Bastet

Woman

Eros

Isis

Animals

Buddha

Style

Ancient Roman

Ancient Egyptian

Ancient Greek

Medieval, Crusaders Era

Byzantine

Medieval

Ancient Roman, Empire

Western Asiatic

Luristan

Viking Era

Bronze Age

Ancient Roman, Republic

Celtic

Gandhara

Neolithic

Ancient Egypt, New Kingdom

Ancient Egypt, Late Period

Mesopotamian

Ancient Chinese

Ancient Chinese, Tang Dynasty

Paleolithic

Islamic

Etruscan

Bactrian

Ancient Greek, Magna Graecia

Signature

Original

Not signed

Edition

Archaeology

This object is no longer available, but there’s still lots to explore

Egyptian Scarab with Recumbent Sphinx – L. 1.6 cm

Popular in Archaeology

1950 objects

Related collections

Cookies

Archaeology

This object is no longer available, but there’s still lots to explore

Egyptian Scarab with Recumbent Sphinx – L. 1.6 cm

Popular in Archaeology

1950 objects

Related collections