381, Lot: 646. Estimate $150. Sold for $1900. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

New Kingdom. Circa 1550-1070 BC. Blue glazed steatite scarab (11x8mm). Face inscribed “may the lord pharaoh be beautiful.” Pierced. Minuscule chip on back, otherwise a well-preserved and attractive piece.

From the Carl Devries Collection.