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| Item Number: |
6JK5M |
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| Category: |
Egyptian |
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| Period: |
New Kingdom |
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| Date: |
c. 18th Dynasty, 1479-1425 B.C. |
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| Material: |
Steatite |
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| Height: |
3/4" (2cm) |
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| Display Stand: |
Not Applicable |
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| Status: |
Sold |
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| Description: |
A glazed steatite scarab, with blue-green pigment remains, the body naturalistically detailed, every aspect of the anatomy is carved with precise details, the underside deeply carved with hieroglyphic inscriptions, reading “It is Amun-Re who strengthens your might against the land of the Nubians, such that the people who are in the southern region kiss the ground because of your might, O king of upper and lower Egypt, Thutmose III, beloved of Amun”. The inscription refers to Thutmose III ’s expansion of the boundaries of Egypt more than any other pharaoh, in this case southwards into Nubia.
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| Provenance: |
Ex. James Breasted Collection, by gift from him to his niece, the late Isabella Breasted.
Merrin Gallery, New York 1992.
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| Condition: |
Some breaks around the base, extremely well carved inscriptions, overall a magnificent example.
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| References: |
Petrie, W.M.F.: Scarabs and Cylinders; Aris & Phillips (1974)
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| Keywords: |
Scarab: In the form of a beetle, these amulets were very popular throughout Egypt’s history. The scarab beetle was associated with the life-giving and ever-present sun because of its activities. They were carved from faience, gems, stone and semi-precious stones.
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