Asta Bidspirit | EGYPTIAN SCARAB DEPICTING A PHARAOH

EGYPTIAN SCARAB DEPICTING A PHARAOH IN GOLD RING - Ca. 2055 - 1790 BC.A stunning stone Ancient Egyptian scarab, set in a high carat, possibly later gold swivel ring. The deep green stone features the convex form of a scarab on one side, with minimalist details. The other side is incised with a stylised, anthropomorphic figure encircled by trees. The scarab is set in a high carat, possibly later gold ring, with a round hoop that enlarges at the shoulders and connects to the bezel that secures the scarab. For similar see: El Legado de Hefesto, n. 73.Size: D:18.34mm / US: 8 1/4 / UK: Q; Weight: 11gProvenance: Property of a London gallery; previously in a collection of a North London gentleman; formerly in a collection of Mrs B. Ellison, a deceased former member of the Egyptian Exploration Fund, bought from the 1940s, Cairo and London. This item has been cleared against the Art Loss Register database and comes with a confirmation letter.