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SCARABS. Ancient Egypt. New Kingdom. 1550-1077 BC. Steatite. (13x10 mm). Back carved with lines and some details to show mouth, wings and legs. Base engraved with “AMPHORA” flanked by two “URAEI”. Tiny chips. Pierced for suspension.
From the Joseph A. Dow Collection; Ex Classical Numismatic Group 393 lot 816, The Carl Devries Collection.
AMPHORA was used for wine storage and placed in tombs as being for the sustenance of the deceased in the afterlife and as funerary offering to the “KA”, spirit of the dead. URAEI , royal cobras, represent the “the fiery eye of RA” and used for an superior protection. Ancient Egyptians believe that the cobras would spit fire at any approaching enemies. The hieroglyph on this scarab means that the deceased will get his wine in the afterlife because two cobras are protecting the wine amphora.
Closing Date and Time: 7 October 2026 at 16:16:00 ET.
All winning bids are subject to a 20% buyer’s fee.
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