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SCARABS. Ancient Egypt. 2nd Intermediate Period. 1650-1550 BCE. Steatite. (16x11 mm). Base engraved with an “ANTELOPE”. Cf. Ben Tor 30. Pierced for suspension.
From the Joseph A. Dow Collection; Ex Classical Numismatic Group 371 lot 1087, The Carl Devries Collection.
The head of Antelope was dedicated to God “SOKER”, the guardian of the desert and royal cemeteries near the city of Memphis, the capital of Ancient Egypt. Goddess “SATIS” was worshipped in the form of Antelope, she was the Goddess of the Nile, flood and fertility, she protected the southern boarders of Egypt. Another Goddess of the cataracts “ANUKET” was also represented by an Antelope.
Closing Date and Time: 12 August 2026 at 16:03:40 ET.
All winning bids are subject to a 20% buyer’s fee.
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