Egyptian white glazed faience Tuthmosis III scarab

E265

£240.00

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An unusual white glazed faience scarab decorated with a cartouche of Tuthmosis III above various deities.

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
1.7 x 1.4 cms

Condition
Minor chipping as seen in the photographs

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

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