A beautiful green jasper Egyptian funerary scarab going back to the Late Period circa 664-332 BCE.
The scarab is naturalistically modelled, with the back enhanced by engraved parallel lines.
The amulet displays highly defined sculptural details including the carapace and clypeus of the beetle. It is pierced through an additional lug, attached to the underside of its prothorax. A fine beautifully carved example.

Dimensions: 1.7 x 1.4 cm
Weight: 3.1g

Private UK collection before 1970.

The item is legally present on the EU market and will posted according to the rules and laws of the destination country.
Provenance documentation is available and will be sent upon request.

A beautiful green jasper Egyptian funerary scarab going back to the Late Period circa 664-332 BCE.
The scarab is naturalistically modelled, with the back enhanced by engraved parallel lines.
The amulet displays highly defined sculptural details including the carapace and clypeus of the beetle. It is pierced through an additional lug, attached to the underside of its prothorax. A fine beautifully carved example.

Dimensions: 1.7 x 1.4 cm
Weight: 3.1g

Private UK collection before 1970.

The item is legally present on the EU market and will posted according to the rules and laws of the destination country.
Provenance documentation is available and will be sent upon request.

Culture
Ancient Egypt, Late Period
Era
Before 1400
Metal
Green basalt
Century/ Timeframe
664-332 BCE
Provenance
Gallery/ Antique Dealer
Total weight
3.1 g
Condition
Excellent condition - barely used with minimal signs of wear
Title additional information
Funerary scarab
Width
14 mm
Length
17 mm

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物品为赝品,现代的,但是标注为中国唐朝的!欺骗消费者!大家购买需要注意!不能上当!

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I don’t accept your baseless feedback and don’t even know why i’ve sold this beautiful item for cheap when i could have sold for 10 times more. Every Chinese buyer is a problem, you are just +1 !

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The seller guarantees and can prove that the object was obtained legally. The seller was informed by Catawiki that they had to provide the documentation required by the laws and regulations in their country of residence. The seller guarantees and is entitled to sell/export this object. The seller will provide all provenance information known about the object to the buyer. The seller ensures that any necessary permits are/will be arranged. The seller will inform the buyer immediately about any delays in obtaining such permits.