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725 - Egyptian Faience Winged Scarab. Late Period, 26th-30th Dynasty, circa 664-332 B.C. Comprising a winged scarab modelled with a ribbed carapace and two extended wings with feather detailing; a suspension hole runs transversely through the head. Cf. Petrie, W.M.F., Amulets. Illustrated by the Egyptian Collection in University College, London, 1914, pl. XI, nos. 93b, d-f, for examples of less-defined types of one-piece winged scarabs. 10.98 grams, 60 mm (2 3/8 in.). [No Reserve]
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Egyptian Faience Winged Scarab. Late Period, 26th-30th Dynasty, circa 664-332 B.C. Comprising a winged scarab modelled with a ribbed carapace and two extended wings with feather detailing; a suspension hole runs transversely through the head. Cf. Petrie, W.M.F., Amulets. Illustrated by the Egyptian Collection in University College, London, 1914, pl. XI, nos. 93b, d-f, for examples of less-defined types of one-piece winged scarabs. 10.98 grams, 60 mm (2 3/8 in.). [No Reserve] with a privately curated collection, 1980s-early 2000s. From the private collection and estate of Christine Simons (1943-2025), West Midlands, UK. Winged scarabs were often used as funerary amulets and were believed to symbolise the deceased's rebirth and regeneration. TimeLine Auctions follows a rigorous vetting process to ensure the authenticity and legality of all items, reinforcing our commitment to integrity and responsible trading. Each antiquity, antique, and coin lot undergoes thorough examination by a vetting committee of at least ten external specialists, professional trade association members, scientists, and archaeologists. See our website for more information.
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