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An Egyptian Faience Winged Scarab, Late Period Ca 664-332 BC
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Product Description
Of naturalistic style the composite piece of three parts to form a winged scarab beetle; assembled via three holes in each wing and six holes in central beetle component for attachment to mummy wrappings. The central beetle, with traces of the original green glaze, has incised detailing on all parts; lower faces flat and undetailed, all three parts show a traces in varying degrees of a cloth weave pattern to the underside.
Condition: Losses to the head of the scarab, with mummification deposits remaining and glaze heavily worn, both wings intact and attached to the body with later green thread.
Provenance: ex. Philip Mitry, acquired in the early 1970s, thereafter in the private collection of Dr. B. Harer.
Product Details
- Measurements
5.75"L (Wingtip to Wingtip), 0.75"H
- OriginEgypt
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Shipping AvailabilityCanada, United States
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Ship In3-4 weeks ⓘ
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