Egyptian tan-glazed steatite scarab, ca. 1900–1550 BCE, top view
Egyptian steatite design scarab, spiral base inscription view
Egyptian steatite scarab, view 3
Egyptian steatite scarab, view 4
Egyptian tan-glazed steatite scarab, ca. 1900–1550 BCE, top view
Egyptian steatite design scarab, spiral base inscription view
Egyptian steatite scarab, view 3
Egyptian steatite scarab, view 4
Egyptian tan-glazed steatite scarab, ca. 1900–1550 BCE, top view
Egyptian tan-glazed steatite scarab, ca. 1900–1550 BCE, top view Egyptian steatite design scarab, spiral base inscription view Egyptian steatite scarab, view 3 Egyptian steatite scarab, view 4

Egyptian Tan Glaze Steatite Design Scarab

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Middle to Second Intermediate Period, circa 1900 to 1550 B.C.

Naturalistic carved, smooth wing case; base inscribed with well‑carved spiral scrolls, intended as an amulet of protection and regeneration and as a personal stamp seal.

Size 16 x 11 mm. L. Intact. suspension hole through. 

Compare, Petrie’s Historical Scarabs for the type.  

Provenance: Ex  NY collector, Acquired in The USA Market.

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