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Catalogue: Antiques: Regional Art: Ancient World: Egyptian: Stone (8)

AN ANCIENT EGYPTIAN HEMATITE TAURET AMULET Catalogue: Antiques: Regional Art: Ancient World: Egyptian: Stone: Pre AD 1000 item# 954146
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Normally depicted as a pregnant female hippopotamus, wearing a tripartite wig, with human breasts, the hind legs of a lion and the tail of a crocodile. Late Period, 600-332 B.C. 7/8 inch high. Intact with intact suspension loop. Ex. Private NYC collection, acquired more than 30 years ago. Tauret's most common role was as a protectoress of pregnant women. Hematite is a silvery, shiny hard opaque stone that almost looks like metal.

AN ANCIENT EGYPTIAN LIMESTONE PLAQUE Catalogue: Antiques: Regional Art: Ancient World: Egyptian: Stone: Pre AD 1000 item# 942286
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A`fine rectangular limestone double-sided seal with a scarab (kepher) between two feathers on one side and a scarab along with an elaborate inscription on the reverse. New Kingdom, 18th Dynasty, 1550-1292 B.C. 1 inch X 1 1/2 inches. Intact with traces of glaze. Pierced for suspension. The Egyptian hieroglyphic " Kepher " means " to succeed to be ", that is to say, to make oneself, to give oneself a given form, to rebuild oneself. The feather represents the symbol of truth.

AN ANCIENT EGYPTIAN RED JASPER EARRING Catalogue: Antiques: Regional Art: Ancient World: Egyptian: Stone: Pre AD 1000 item# 910923
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New Kingdom pennannular red jasper earring. Occasionally identified as a hair-ring, these have been found at the ears of young females. 19th Dynasty, 1295-1186 B.C. Intact. For similar, see Ancient Egyptian Jewelry by Carol Andrews.

AN ANCIENT EGYPTIAN STEATITE SCARAB DEPICTING A RAM Catalogue: Antiques: Regional Art: Ancient World: Egyptian: Stone: Pre AD 1000 item# 904174
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Depicting a striding ram. 13th-18th Dynasty. 1794-1550 B.C. 5/8 inch.

AN ANCIENT EGYPTIAN STEATITE SCARAB Catalogue: Antiques: Regional Art: Ancient World: Egyptian: Stone: Pre AD 1000 item# 814635
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A fine New Kingdom steatite scarab depicting an elaborately detailed winged pantheistic Bes. 18th Dynasty, 1475-1425 B.C. 1 inch long. Ex. NYC collection.

AN ANCIENT EGYPTIAN STEATITE SCARAB Catalogue: Antiques: Regional Art: Ancient World: Egyptian: Stone: Pre AD 1000 item# 812627
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New Kingdom steatite scarab depicting a pharaoh facing right, seated on his throne, wearing the royal crown, fronted by a ureaus and holding an implement. Bull depicted underneath and figure on right. New Kingdom, mid 18th Dynasty, 1504-1419 B.C. 7/8 inch. Ex. NYC collection.

AN ANCIENT EGYPTIAN DIORITE BUTTON SCARAB Catalogue: Antiques: Regional Art: Ancient World: Egyptian: Stone: Pre AD 1000 item# 807627
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Finely carved hardstone scarab with well- defined details. Late Period,600-400 B.C. 3/4 inch long. Intact. From an old NYC private collection.

AN ANCIENT EGYPTIAN STEATITE SCARAB FOR MEN-KAU-RA Catalogue: Antiques: Regional Art: Ancient World: Egyptian: Stone: Pre AD 1000 item# 622085
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An ancient Egyptian steatite scarab with the cartouche for Men-Kau-Ra. One of the pyramid builders. Second Intermediate Period, 1650-1550 B.C. 5/8 inch. From an old Dutch collection.

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