Lot 163

Rare Ancient Egypt Carved Green Amazonite Scarab

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Rare Ancient Egypt Carved Green Amazonite Scarab

Estimate: $600 - $900

Starting Bid: $300

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by Artemis Fine Arts
June 5, 2026 9:00 AM MDT (In Progress)
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Louisville, CO, US 80027

Ancient Egypt, Third Intermediate Period, 21st to 25th Dynasty, ca. 1070 to 664 BCE., ca. 1070 - 664 BCE. Ancient Egypt, Third Intermediate Period, 21st to 25th Dynasty, ca. 1070 to 664 BCE. A rare amazonite scarab amulet of rich mottled green coloring, the dorsal surface rendered with the characteristic division of the elytra, prothorax, and clypeus in the canonical Egyptian tradition, with a longitudinal suspension hole drilled through the length of the body. The flat base bears a faint incised line but is uncarved. Amazonite, prized by the Egyptians for its vivid green color symbolizing fertility and rebirth, was among the most sacred materials used for scarab production. Size: 0.7" L x 0.5" W (1.8 cm L x 1.3 cm W)

Provenance: private Boise, Idaho, USA collection; ex-Malter Galleries, acquired in 1990s

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Item # 202802

  • Condition: Very Good. Pitting and softening to finer details. Light mineral deposits in recessed areas.

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