Lot 8
An Egyptian Gold and Steatite Scarab Swivel Ring
Estimate
$800 - $1,200

Sold for $1,764

Sold prices are inclusive of Buyer’s Premium
Lot Description
An Egyptian Gold and Steatite Scarab Swivel Ring
New Kingdom, 18th Dynasty, 1550-1307 B.C.
Ring size 3; 22k gold; 4.7 dwt.
Property from a New Jersey Private Collection

Provenance: 
Art Market, Germany, acquired 4 December 1995.
Condition Report
Intact. Hieroglyphs and cartouche on the reverse of the scarab. Inspected under UV light and 10x loupe, no obvious restorations. Oxidization and abrasions present as is typical with age. Overall in attractive and stable condition. Ring size 14 1/4; 18-22k gold; 8.9 dwt. Comes with copy of redacted invoice.

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