Egyptian scarab with the cartouche of Tuthmosis III

E207

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A carved steatite scarab decorated with a cartouche of Tuthmosis III. The cartouche of Tuthmosis III was re-used on scarabs over numerous successive generations and reads Men-kheper-re which translates as ‘Eternal are the manifestations of Ra’.

Culture
Egypt, New Kingdom, 15th to 11th Century BC

Size
2 x 1.4 cms

Condition
Intact as seen in the photographs

Provenance
Ex. estate: David Smith, Worthing, West Sussex, UK

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