Egyptian
An Egyptian green stone heart scarab, Third Intermediate Period, 1069 - 656 BC
Stone
Length: 6.2 cm
Probably serpentine, naturalistically modelled with the details of the beetle's anatomical features defined, such as the clypeus (head), prothorax, and elytra wing coverings. On the sides the shaped legs are...
Probably serpentine, naturalistically modelled with the details of the beetle's anatomical features defined, such as the clypeus (head), prothorax, and elytra wing coverings. On the sides the shaped legs are visible. The underside is flat and uninscribed.
Provenance
Private collection, EuropeHotel Drouot, Paris, 2 April 2014, lot 114
With Dominique Thirion, Brussels
Acquired by the present owner from the above