Large Scarab of Egyptian Blue

Culture: Egyptian

Period: New Kingdom, 1550-1070 B.C.

Material: Egyptian Blue

Dimensions: 6.5 cm x 4.5 cm

Price: Sold

Ref: 1152

Provenance: Private collection Holland prior to 1980. 2012 in a French auction house, most recently with gallery Archea Ancient Art, Amsterdam.

Condition: Intact

Description: Extraordinarily large scarab of Egyptian blue, which belongs to one of the oldest, synthetically produced color pigments and was used since the 4th dynasty (2639-2504 B.C.). Head, legs and body of the scarab with fine details and seven perforations, where the object was attached to the mummy bandage or the mummy net. The scarab, personified by God Chepre, was a symbol of reincarnation.