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SCARABS. Ancient Egypt. New Kingdom. 1550-1070 BCE. Steatite. (20x14 mm). Base engraved with “NEB”, “NEB” , “S’B’K” (Eternal Lord SOBEK). Intact, with minor chips on face. Pierced for suspension.
From the Joseph A. Dow Collection; Ex Classical Numismatic Group 455 lot 582; From the JTB Collection. Ex Bavarian collection, acquired from a German collection before 2000 (Hirsch 345, 12 February 2019), lot 782.
SOBEK was a crocodile God, depicted as a crocodile on alter or as a man with crocodile head wearing a headdress in the form of the Sun Disk with upright feathers and horn. NEB is the Nebet Basket, symbolizes Lord, King, Master or Pharaoh.
Closing Date and Time: 2 September 2026 at 15:34:00 ET.
All winning bids are subject to a 20% buyer’s fee.
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