SCARABS. Ancient Egypt. Middle Kingdom. n/a1800-1500 BCE.

Electronic Auction 610 – Session 2
Lot: 1558. Estimated: $ 200

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Sold For $ 600. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

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SCARABS. Ancient Egypt. Middle Kingdom. n/a1800-1500 BCE. Steatite Plaque. (15x13 mm). On one side, bull standing to right, on the opposite side,” WADJET” (or “UDJAT”), the eye of “HORUS”. The bull symbolizes “APIS” and served as an intermediary between humans and all powerful Gods. The divine bull thought to be the manifestation of the creator God “PTAH”, he was depicted as a black bull with a sun disc between his horns, as can be seen on this plaque. Very rare. Minor wear. Pierced for suspension.

From the Joseph A. Dow Collection; Ex Classical Numismatic Group 350 lot 688.

The “UDJAT” of Horus offers the ultimate healing. This plaque offers the superior healing and protection to the carrier.

Closing Date and Time: 4 June 2026 at 13:05:40 ET.

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