Nice ancient Egyptian steatite scarab incised with a vulture with outstretched wings, below a kheper flanked by two Uraei and two ankh signs. A modern pendant is attached to the scarab. For a comparable scarab, see (attached picture): - Matouk, Corpus Du Scarabée Égyptien, 2 Analyse Thématique, no. 968 and 969, p. 133 and 391 - British Museum, EA53261 and EA51920 (https://www.britishmuseum.org/collection/object/Y_EA53261 and https://www.britishmuseum.org/collection/object/Y_EA51920) Date: Egypt, New Kingdom, ca. 1570 -1070 B.C. Material: Steatite Size: ca. 1,65 cm Condition: chipped Provenance: private Dutch Collection, prior to that US estate, formed before 1960 Dispatch only to addresses within the EU. The authenticity of the item is unconditionally guaranteed. This item is accompanied with an illustrated Certificate of Authenticity.