An Egyptian Gold and Steatite Scarab Swivel Ring
Sale 1139 - Jewelry Through the Ages: Ancient to Neoclassical
Mar 21, 2023
10:00AM CT
Online / Chicago
Estimate
$800 -
$1,200
Sold for $2,016
Sold prices are inclusive of Buyer’s Premium
Lot Description
An Egyptian Gold and Steatite Scarab Swivel Ring
New Kingdom, 18th-20th Dynasty, 1550-1070 B.C.
Ring size 14 1/4; 18-22k gold; 8.9 dwt.
Property from a New Jersey Private Collection
Provenance:
Art Market, Germany, acquired 4 December 1995.
Condition Report
Intact with a large surface crack on the scarab's reverse. Perhaps made as a votive offering. 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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