This is a rare and large (5,7cm) ovoid bead which is pierced longitudinally. The top has a rounded surface inscribed with the cartouche of Shabaka „Amen Meri Nefer-Ka-Ra“ and below the expression „living forever“. On the flat side of the bead is an old tag attached which is inscribed „Meri Amen - Nefer Ka - Ra (Shabaka) (XXV Dyn) Live for ever - 1808“ For comparable beads see: - Petrie, William Matthew Flinders, Scarabs and Cylinders with Names, Pl. LII, 25.3.15 or online at Petrie Museum UC113146 - British Museum, Museum EA65831 - Matouk, “Corpus du Scarabée Egyptien" vol. 1, p.199 no. 808; p. 221 no 861 - H.R. Hall, Catalogue of Egyptian Scarabs, etc., in the British Museum, Vol. 1; no. 2493 Brooklyn Museum, Accession Number: 37.1751E Los Angeles County Museum of Art, Artwork Accession Number: M.80.198.104 Date: Egypt, Third Intermediate Period, 25. Dynasty, ca. 705–690 B.C. Material: Faience Size: ca. 5,7 cm Condition: intact Provenance: Brought back from an early Egypt expedition (1808), old US collection (Chicago), since 2007 in a private Swedish collection It will take circa two weeks to get a German Export License. The authenticity of the item is unconditionally guaranteed. This item is accompanied with an illustrated Certificate of Authenticity.