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A Hyksos Scarab with gold mounting.

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a hyksos scarab with gold mounting.

A Hyksos Scarab with gold mounting.

£ 1000

Glazed steatite. 2.1 x 1.2 x 0.8 cm (0 ⁷/₈ x 0 ¹/₂ x 0 ¹/₄ inches)
Egypt, Second Intermediate Period, Hyksos reign, c. 1638–1530 BCE
 

With its original gold box-setting. The back engraved with the title of Golden Horus — ḥr-n-nbw.
Beautiful conservation. Pierced lenghtwise.

Hyksos is a term of Greek origin from an Egyptian title, Heka Khasut, meaning "rulers of foreign lands/mountainous countries". Despite the contradictions that surface on the subject, we know that the Hyksos were a small group of Western Asian individuals who ruled northern Egypt, particularly the Delta, during the Second Intermediate Period. These rulers form the 15th Egyptian dynasty in the Royal Canon of Turin, the only known royal list that documents their existence.
Often portrayed as invaders and enemies, in fact rulers have a diplomatic impact, contributing to the advancement of culture, language, military affairs and even the introduction of the iconic horse and chariot. The history of these two competing explanations says a lot about ancient Egypt and this mysterious group.

Old european private collection of a Lady, before 1980s

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Each piece of jewellery is delivered with an authentification certificate signed by Bianca Massard and Gabriele Vangelli de Cresci experts, including additional documentation if existing and exhaustive description of the piece.
Pictures are part of the description and show state of conservation of the item. For additional pictures please contact us. (see contact section)

Shipping and pick-up at the store options can be chosen during check out.

Our exclusive delivery partner is ThePackengers.
ThePackengers, specialized in the packaging and transport of works of art and collectibles, already collaborates with the largest auction houses as Drouot, but also with galleries, fairs, antique dealers, decorators and e-marketplaces.
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