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SCARABS. Ancient Egypt. New Kingdom. 1550-1070 BCE. Steatite. (18x13 mm). Base engraved with falcon headed Sphinx, above “FISH”, “NEFER”, “NTR” and “SUN”. To the right, “URAEUS” and “MAAT”. Some chipping. Pierced for suspension. Very rare. An attractive example.
From the Joseph A. Dow Collection; Ex Classical Numismatic Group 371 lot 1074, The Carl Devries Collection.
The Sphinx viewed as benevolent and guardian. Often flanking the entrance to the temple. Nefer is the symbol of beauty and goodness. The Fish of the Nile used to coney the soul of the deceased in his passage to rebirth. Ntr is a symbol of a pennant with a long handle, an emblem of divinity. The Sun represents “RA” the supreme Sun God. The Uraeus (Royal Cobras) is an emblem of Lower Egypt and represents the fiery eyes of of RA with ultimate protection. Maat is the Goddess of truth and justice. The meaning of this scarab a is an ultimate protection to the carrier and the hieroglyphics mean “MAY BEAUTY AND TRUTH LAST”.
Closing Date and Time: 12 August 2026 at 16:03:20 ET.
All winning bids are subject to a 20% buyer’s fee.
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