455, Lot: 573. Estimate $100. Sold for $160. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

Egypt. New Kingdoms Period. 1550-1070 BC. Steatite scarab (18mm). Well defined details and pierced for suspension. On face: Ma’At nb. Cf. Petrie, Historical Scarabs, pl. XVIII, T4. A few minor chips to edge of face. Otherwise, as made. Website shipping rates do not apply.

Possibly variation of Tuthmosis III. 1479-1423 BCE. Cartouche normally reads r’mn ma’At; however, variation of hieroglyph on this piece raises some suspicion. Ma’At on pharoah’s name uses an X over the knees of the kneeler. Here, use of ma’At feather (both pronounced same) and exclusion of r’ symbol.