“Life to the Eternal Lord Pharaoh”

381, Lot: 649. Estimate $150. Sold for $475. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

New Kingdom. Circa 1550-1070 BC. Blue glazed steatite scarab (12x8mm). Face inscribed nebew senef ankh, or “life to the eternal lord pharaoh.” Pierced. Small chip on back, otherwise nicely preserved.

From the Carl Devries Collection.