Ancient Egyptian serpentine scarab Amulet - 65 mm
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Selected by Ruth Garrido Vila
Directed the Ifergan Collection Museum, specialising in Phoenician and Mediterranean archaeology.
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Ancient Egyptian scarab amulet in glossy serpentine, 65 mm high, 40 mm wide and 24 mm deep, dating to the Late Period (664–332 BC), in good condition and authentic as original/official, acquired in 1988 from a private collection in the United States with provenance from a previous private owner.
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These types of scarabs are very rare, especially considering the highly glossy and hard serpentine shiny stone used for them. In Ancient Egypt, scarabs were sacred symbols associated with rebirth, protection, and the sun god Khepri. Plain scarabs without inscriptions were often used as amulets or personal ornaments, believed to bring good fortune and spiritual protection. this item from an old collection that the us owner achieved in 1988 from another collector,the last owner achieved this item in 1983. The seller can prove that the lot obtained legally.provenance statement seen by Catawiki. The seller will take care that any necessary permits will be arranged.
These types of scarabs are very rare, especially considering the highly glossy and hard serpentine shiny stone used for them. In Ancient Egypt, scarabs were sacred symbols associated with rebirth, protection, and the sun god Khepri. Plain scarabs without inscriptions were often used as amulets or personal ornaments, believed to bring good fortune and spiritual protection. this item from an old collection that the us owner achieved in 1988 from another collector,the last owner achieved this item in 1983. The seller can prove that the lot obtained legally.provenance statement seen by Catawiki. The seller will take care that any necessary permits will be arranged.
Details
Culture
Ancient Egyptian
Century/timeframe
Late Period, 664 - 332 BC
Name of object
scarab Amulet
Acquired from
Private collection
Year acquired
1988
Material
serpentine
Country acquired from
United States
Condition
Good
Previous owner acquired from
Private collection
Height
65 mm
Previous owner - year acquired
1983
Width
40 mm
Previous owner - country acquired from
United States
Depth
24 mm
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.
