Scarab

44.9.25

Information

Steatite scarab seal with details of the head, wings and legs on the back, and flat base inscribed with two standing figures of gods, possibly Horus wearing horned disc and Thoth. Pierced through the length for suspension. Chipped in several places. The catalogue card says "Ex. Hilton Price collection. Given Miss F. Lawrence I.O.M.", recorded as coming from Thebes. Ex Frederick George Hilton Price collection, sold at Sotheby's, London, 12-17 July 1911.