AN EGYPTIAN ROCK CRYSTAL SCARAB

Late Period, Ca. 6640-332 BC
A naturalistically carved scarab formed of transparent rock crystal with prominent eyes, ribbed plates and clypeus ornamented by accentuated feelers. The shell consists of plain clear surfaces of thorax and elytra. The belly is decorated with modelled relief legs and a hoop in the middle section for attachment.
Size: L:17.3mm / W:12.9mm ; 2.36g
Provenance: From the collection of a London gentleman; formerly acquired in early 2000s; previously in 1970s UK collection.
Estimate: GBP 400 - 600