Ancient Egyptian Thutmose III Duck Scaraboid
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Directed the Ifergan Collection Museum, specialising in Phoenician and Mediterranean archaeology.
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The Thutmose III Duck Scaraboid is an Ancient Egyptian glazed steatite scaraboid dating to Dyn. 18 of the New Kingdom (ca. 1479–1425 BC), about 1.2 cm, in good, intact condition, with provenance from a private French collection and accompanied by an illustrated Certificate of Authenticity, dispatch restricted to EU addresses.
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Description from the seller
Ancient Egyptian glazed steatite scaraboid in the form of a duck, longitudinally pierced, the base inscribed with: Good God, Men Kheper Ra (Thutmose III).
For more informations of this special type of duck scaraboid see (attached picture):
- Ägyptische Siegelamulette in menschlicher und tierischer Gestalt, 1991, Magdalena Stoof, page 211.
For a comparable scaraboid with same top side and inscription, see:
- Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, 17.190.2013,
For same top side:
- British Museum, Museum Number: EA37762
- Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, 17.190.2013 and 17.4.3
- Louvre, Paris, AF 11440
Date: Egypt, New Kingdom, Dyn. 18., reign of Thutmose III, ca. 1479-1425 B.C.
Material: glazed steatite
Size: ca. 1,2 cm
Condition: intact
Provenance: private French collection, formed before 1970
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.
Ancient Egyptian glazed steatite scaraboid in the form of a duck, longitudinally pierced, the base inscribed with: Good God, Men Kheper Ra (Thutmose III).
For more informations of this special type of duck scaraboid see (attached picture):
- Ägyptische Siegelamulette in menschlicher und tierischer Gestalt, 1991, Magdalena Stoof, page 211.
For a comparable scaraboid with same top side and inscription, see:
- Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, 17.190.2013,
For same top side:
- British Museum, Museum Number: EA37762
- Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, 17.190.2013 and 17.4.3
- Louvre, Paris, AF 11440
Date: Egypt, New Kingdom, Dyn. 18., reign of Thutmose III, ca. 1479-1425 B.C.
Material: glazed steatite
Size: ca. 1,2 cm
Condition: intact
Provenance: private French collection, formed before 1970
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.
Details
Culture
Ancient Egyptian
Century/timeframe
New Kingdom, Dyn. 18., reign of Thutmose III, ca. 1479-1425 B.C.
Name of object
Thutmose III Duck Scaraboid
Acquired from
Auction house
Year acquired
2026
Country acquired from
France
Condition
Good
Previous owner acquired from
Gallery / Antique dealer
Previous owner - year acquired
1970
Previous owner - country acquired from
France
I verify that I have obtained this object legally and that I am allowed to sell it
Yes
Authenticity
Original/official
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The seller was informed by Catawiki about documentation requirements and guarantees the following: - the object was legally obtained, - the seller has the right to sell and/or export the object, as relevant, - the seller will provide the necessary provenance information and arrange required documentation and permits/licenses, as applicable and as per local laws, - the seller will notify the buyer of any delays in obtaining permits/licenses. By bidding, you acknowledge that import documentation may be required depending on your country of residence and that obtaining permits/licenses may cause delays in the delivery of your object.
