Bidspirit auction | Egyptian Carnelian Scarab

Egyptian Carnelian Scarab - New Kingdom, 1550-1070 BC A carved red carnelian scarab with detailed carapace, plain underside, pierced longitudinally. 2.6 grams, 16mm (1/2”). Very fine condition. Provenance From a UK collection; formerly in an early 20th century collection. Literature See Andrews, C. Amulets of Ancient Egypt, London, 1994 for discussion.