Egyptian Steatite Scarab flintblade and reverence

and reverence

org/collection/object/76524)

and patterned tunic

A superb and historically rich collection

including depictions of musicians

Egyptian Steatite Scarab flintblade and reverenceThutmose III Reign, 18th Dynasty, New Kingdom of Egypt, c. 1400700 BC An attractive small Egyptian steatite scarab, finely carved with remarkable attention to detail despite its diminutive size. The upper surface displays a carefully rendered beetle with a well defined clypeus and head, while delicately incised lines define the prothorax and elytra, creating a balanced and naturalistic representation of the sacred scarab beetle. The underside is