Rare Human-Faced Scaraboid
Neferuru, “Lady of the House, Possessor of Reverence”
371, Lot: 1019. Estimate $500. Sold for $900. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee. |
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New Kingdom. Circa 1550-1070 BC. Steatite scaraboid (24x17mm). Back in the form of a facing human head. Face inscribed “a royal offering for the
ka ('soul' or 'spirit') of the lady of the house, Neferu, possessor of reverence.” Large chip. A rare and interesting specimen.
From the Carl Devries Collection.