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THBEgyptian Gold & Amethyst Bes & Stone Scarab, Ex Arte
Lot 7
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Artemis Gallery
686 S Taylor Ave, Ste 106
Louisville, CO 80027
United States
Selling antiquities, ancient and ethnographic art online since 1993, Artemis Gallery specializes in Classical Antiquities (Egyptian, Greek, Roman, Near Eastern), Asian, Pre-Columbian, African / Tribal / Oceanographic art. Our extensive inventory includes pottery, stone, metal, wood, glass and textil...Read more
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Featuring classical antiquities, ancient and ethnographic art from cultures encompassing the globe. Egyptian, Greek, Roman, Etruscan, Near Eastern, Asian, Pre-Columbian, Native American, African / Tribal, Oceanic, Spanish Colonial, Russian, Fossils, Fine Art, more! Artemis Gallery info@artemisgallery.com
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- Lot Description
Ancient Egypt, Late Dynastic Period, 26th to 31st Dynasty, ca. 664 to 332 BCE. A striking pair of carved-stone objects from the Late Dynastic period of ancient Egypt; an amethyst and gold pendant and a greenstone scarab. Boasting a translucent hue of purple, the amethyst pendant has been skillfully sculpted into the form of Bes, the Egyptian dwarf god meant as a protector of women and children within a household. The plump deity stands nude with arms at his sides and presents prominent pectorals and a bulging belly that hangs over a petite phallus and bulging legs, as well as a sizable head exhibiting a short beard, full lips, a flat nose, and huge eyes. The top of his head and his base are fit with two lovely pieces of 99% gold (equivalent to over 23 karat), each cut with jagged peripheries. A bifurcated suspension loop is featured at the top, allowing the beautiful sculpture to be worn as a pendant. Alternatively, the greenstone scarab features slender legs tucked beneath a folded wing carapace as well as a rounded head with recessed eyes and detailed underside, all showcasing a silky smooth surface in shades of pistachio and hunter green. Gold quality: 99%, equivalent to 23K. Size of largest: 0.75" L x 0.625" W (1.9 cm x 1.6 cm)
Provenance: ex-Arte Primitivo; ex private New York City, New York, USA collection; ex-Arte Primitivo, New York City, New York, USA (auction #84, 2016); ex New Jersey, USA collection, acquired in the early 1990s
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#162734Both are intact and excellent with lovely earthen deposits in recessed areas.Condition
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