Bidspirit auction | Large Egyptian Stone Hieroglyphic Scarab

Large Egyptian Stone Hieroglyphic Scarab for Amenhotep III - New Kingdom, 1386-1349 B.C. Naturalistically modelled with detailing to the upper body and legs; damaged base with the throne name 'neb-maat-re' of Amenhotep III in cartouche and the god's name Amun-Re below; pierced for suspension. 41 grams, 44 mm (1 3/4 in.). Ex R. Liechti (1934-2010) Geneva, Switzerland, collection between 1950-1990s. (For this specific lot, 5% import VAT is applicable on the hammer price.)