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| Item Number: |
5ZJ5H |
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| Category: |
Egyptian |
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| Period: |
Late Period |
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| Date: |
Late Period, c. 716-30 B.C. |
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| Material: |
Faience |
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| Width: |
6 5/8" (16.8cm) |
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| Display Stand: |
Mounted |
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| Status: |
Sold |
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| Description: |
Turquoise in color, glazed faience composition scarab and wings, with modeled and incised details, holes on the perimeter for attachment to the mummy.
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| Provenance: |
American Art Market.
Formerly in the Alsdorf Collection.
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| Condition: |
Complete
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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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