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Ancient Egyptian Scarab with Antelope & Mongoose browse these categories for related items... All Items: Archives: Regional Art: Ancient World: Egyptian: Pre AD 1000: item # 703488
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This scarab belongs to a class of Levantine scarabs from the Second Intermediate Period. The base shows a victorious mongoose in the upper left field vanquishing an antelope, fleeing to the right. The Egyptian mongoose (ichneumon) was a popular pet and a symbol of the pharaoh, often referred to as a "Pharaoh's cat" in ancient writings. Here, it depicts the power of the pharaoh asserting its dominance over a foe, represented by the antelope.
AGE: Second Intermediate Period (1783-1532 B.C.) CONDITION: Intact and choice with no damage. DIMENSIONS: 0.69 inches long (1.75 cm) |
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