‘Anra’ scarabs were exceedingly popular during the Second Intermediate Period. The signs depicted transliterated as ‘a’, ‘n’, ‘r’ and whilst the combination of signs does not translate as anything in particular, the signs were held in high regard. They were used on objects made of precious metals as well as being used on scarab seals belonging to Second Intermediate and New Kingdom pharaohs. It has been theorised that this particular group were dedicated to the Near Eastern deity El and the Egyptian god Ra.
Egyptian Steatite Scarab with Apotropaic Hieroglyphs
£ 425.00
An ancient Egyptian turquoise-glazed steatite scarab with incised hieroglyphs to the reverse. The moulded obverse is stylised with a simple clypeus and head. The reverse features various inscribed hieroglyphs, with symmetry guiding their formation. The scarab features the signs for the letters ‘a-n-r’. A scroll motif surrounds the two columns of hieroglyphs to the centre. The scarab has been pierced longitudinally for suspension.
Period: Second Intermediate Period – New Kingdom
Provenance: From the Gustave Mustaki collection, a collector of antiquities who amassed large collection in Alexandria (Egypt)
Condition: Very fine condition. Clear hieroglyphs to the reverse. Some glaze still remaining.
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| Weight | 3.5 g |
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| Dimensions | L 2.2 x W 1.5 cm |
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