Egyptian Steatite Scarab; 2nd Intermediate Period, ca. 1786-1590 BC. The legs on this piece are particularly well carved. The bottom is decorated with a coil design surrounding the name Ptah-ka-re, which etymologically resembles many royal prenomens but is not otherwise attested. Ex Harlan J. Berk, Ltd. Buy or Bid Sale 151, 1 November 2006, lot 546. L. 1/2" (1.3 cm)..
Buy price: $375