Ancient Egyptian Scarab for Thutmoses III
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Selected by Ruth Garrido Vila
Directed the Ifergan Collection Museum, specialising in Phoenician and Mediterranean archaeology.
Estimate € 500 - € 600
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Description from the seller
Interesting ancient Egyptian scarab with an old provenance. The scarab is inscribed with Ra-kheper (for [Men]-Kheper-Ra, the prenomen of Thutmoses III) in a cartouche, between two maat feathers. Above it, an unidentified object, maybe a winged sun disk.
The scarab is attached on a card with a wax seal from the dealer David Proskey (New York Coin & Stamp Co) and was bought in the 1920s from him. The card is inscribed: Men-Kheper-Ra Thothmes III.
If you google "David Proskey, New York Coin & Stamp Co.", you will find some interesting informations about this dealer. Interesting and rare old provenance.
For comparable scarab see:
The Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, Object Number: 2021.41.28
Date: Egypt, late New Kingdom - early Third Intermediate Period, ca. 20th - 21nd Dynasty,
ca. 1185 - 945 BC
Material: Steatite
Size: ca. 1,5 cm
Condition: intact
Provenance: Ex collection of P.S.T. (New York). He inherited it 1965 from his father,
who bought it in the 1920s from David Proskey, New York Coin & Stamp Co.
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.
Interesting ancient Egyptian scarab with an old provenance. The scarab is inscribed with Ra-kheper (for [Men]-Kheper-Ra, the prenomen of Thutmoses III) in a cartouche, between two maat feathers. Above it, an unidentified object, maybe a winged sun disk.
The scarab is attached on a card with a wax seal from the dealer David Proskey (New York Coin & Stamp Co) and was bought in the 1920s from him. The card is inscribed: Men-Kheper-Ra Thothmes III.
If you google "David Proskey, New York Coin & Stamp Co.", you will find some interesting informations about this dealer. Interesting and rare old provenance.
For comparable scarab see:
The Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, Object Number: 2021.41.28
Date: Egypt, late New Kingdom - early Third Intermediate Period, ca. 20th - 21nd Dynasty,
ca. 1185 - 945 BC
Material: Steatite
Size: ca. 1,5 cm
Condition: intact
Provenance: Ex collection of P.S.T. (New York). He inherited it 1965 from his father,
who bought it in the 1920s from David Proskey, New York Coin & Stamp Co.
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
ca. 20th - 21nd Dyn., ca. 1185 - 945 BC
Name of object
Scarab for Thutmoses III
Acquired from
Private collection
Year acquired
2019
Country acquired from
United States
Condition
Good
Previous owner acquired from
Inherited
Previous owner - year acquired
1965
Previous owner - country acquired from
United States
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.
