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[Archaeology]. Egypt. Large lapis lazuli scarab. L. 8.3cm. 188g. Egyptian sacred stone par excellence, highly sought after in the New Kingdom, particularly for scarabs. Lapis lazuli symbolized the supernatural life force of the hair of the gods. The same force that animates primordial water and the Douat, the world of the Afterlife. The deep-blue celestial vault, dotted with golden stars, on the ceiling of burial chambers. As is (small chip). New Empire style.

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[Archaeology]. Egypt. Large lapis lazuli scarab. L. 8.3cm. 188g. Egyptian sacred stone par excellence, highly sought after in the New Kingdom, particularly for scarabs. Lapis lazuli symbolized the supernatural life force of the hair of the gods. The same force that animates primordial water and the Douat, the world of the Afterlife. The deep-blue celestial vault, dotted with golden stars, on the ceiling of burial chambers. As is (small chip). New Empire style.

Estimate 450 - 600 EUR

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For sale on Tuesday 03 Sep : 14:30 (CEST)
dijon, France
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