C. 1981–1550 BC,  Middle to Second Intermediate Period

A beautiful turquoise feldspar hardstone scarab with fine detail to back and pierced horizontally for suspension.

Excellent condition with fine carvings and good colour. The black on the side is in a natural flaw in the stone.

Provenance: Ex London Collection, 1990’s.

Ref: Similar example in The Metropolitan Museum of Art , Accession Number: 22.1.484.

Size: 15mm length