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An Egyptian Turquoise-glazed Steatite Scarab — An Egyptian Turquoise-glazed Steatite Scarab, 18th Dynasty, period of Queen Hatshepsut, 1479-1458 B.C.
An Egyptian Turquoise-glazed Steatite Scarab

An Egyptian Turquoise-glazed Steatite Scarab, 18th Dynasty, period of Queen Hatshepsut, 1479-1458 B.C.

This Egyptian turquoise-glazed steatite scarab dates to the 18th Dynasty during Queen Hatshepsut's reign (1479-1458 B.C.). The small decorative object exemplifies ancient Egyptian faience work and symbolic representation of protective amulets.

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Auction House · Sotheby's

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Ancient Sculpture and Works of Art Part II

December 1, 2022

Estimate: $7,000 – $10,000

Lot 147

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An Egyptian Turquoise-glazed Steatite Scarab, An Egyptian Turquoise-glazed Steatite Scarab, 18th Dynasty, period of Queen Hatshepsut, 1479-1458 B.C.

This Egyptian turquoise-glazed steatite scarab dates to the 18th Dynasty during Queen Hatshepsut's reign (1479-1458 B.C.). The small decorative object exemplifies ancient Egyptian faience work and symbolic representation of protective amulets.

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Sotheby's, New York, London, Hong Kong, Paris

Related themes

Small Scale, 18th Dynasty, Symbolic, Steatite, Amulet, Turquoise, Blue-Green, Scarab, Ancient Egypt, Egyptian