CNG 91, Lot: 1748. Estimate $750.

Late Period. Circa 664-342 BC. Naturalistic blue glazed steatite scarab with falcon head (16x10mm). Base well carved with realistic features, while the back is unusually decorated bearing the head of the falcon God Horus. Cf. Ben Tor, p.78, 16. Intact. Very rare.

From the Dr. John N. Winnie Collection, purchased from Ancient World Arts on 7/05/91.

So-called “naturalistic scarabs” have been found in tombs dated to the Late Period. They differentiate from the usual scarab amulets in the naturalistic rendition of the legs and belly, the slightly larger size and lack of inscription. Sometimes they present a loop on the underbelly to be tied to the mummy. They served as funerary amulets.

Current Status

CNG 91, Lot: 1748.
Closing Date And Time: Sep 19, 2012 at 6:42:40 PM ET.
Current Date And Time: Jun 09, 2026 at 10:10:52 AM ET.
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