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34: An Egyptian Lion Scarab

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34: An Egyptian Lion Scarab
Egypt, Late Period, ca. 27th-28th Dynasty, 525-399 B.C. Qhite steatite composition scarab scaraboid, in the form of a recumbent lion, the base deeply engraved with the cartouche of Thutmose III. 1/2" (1.3cm)
References: cf. Rowe, A; A Catalogue of Egyptian Scarabs, Scaraboids, Seals, and Amulets in the Palestine Archaeological Museum, no. S-54, pl. XXVII, for a recumbent lion.

Provenance: American private collection ex. R. Blanchard collection.