E33

Egyptian yellow glazed scarab of Amenhotep II

£125

A steatite scarab with remnants of an unusual light yellow surface glaze; the base is decorated with a cartouche of Amenhotep III flanked by a pair of protective serpents.

Egypt, Dynasty XVIII, late 15th Century BC

Some small chips as seen in the photographs.

Size: 1.6 x 1 cms

Acquired in the UK trade.