Bidspirit | аукционный дом Egyptian Faience Scarab with Hieroglyphs | 6/3/2024 TimeLine Auction Limited

Egyptian Faience Scarab with Hieroglyphs - Late Period, 664-332 B.C. Naturalistic detailing to the blue stained body and legs with section of openwork between the front and back legs; hieroglyphs on base giving the good luck message 'When Amun is behind you, do not fear'; pierced for suspension. Cf. Ben-Tor, D., The Scarab: A Reflection of Ancient Egypt, Jerusalem, 1993, p.74, no.4, for a scarab with an identical inscription. 1.72 grams, 15 mm (5/8 in.). Ex collection of Emil Saad, Paris-Alexandria. (For this specific lot, 5% import VAT is applicable on the hammer price.)