Description: This Grand Tour/Egyptian Revival period bronze scarab with hieroglyphics incised on the bottom is in excellent antique condition with a beautifully aged patina.Made between 1780-1920, this antique paperweight/decor piece was inspired by the Egyptian (Kheper) Scarab, which was an extremely popular icon in ancient Egypt due to its close connection with the Sun God, Ra.Egyptian Grand Tour items were made between 1780s-1930s during the Egyptian Revival period that began when Napoleon defeated the British in the “Battle of The Nile.” These fine antique replicas were often made by the Egyptians themselves, but artisans from around the world enamored by Ancient Egyptian culture & architecture also followed suit.This antique Egyptian artifact has been dated to the “Grand Tour/Egyptian Revival” period (c. 1780-1920s) by Mr. Matthew Wicks of Ancient Hands LTD, and accompanied by a digitally signed PDF copy of its “Provenance & Ownership” documentation.
Price: 180 USD
Location: Portland, Oregon
End Time: 2024-09-13T03:23:41.000Z
Shipping Cost: 10 USD
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Restocking Fee: No
Return shipping will be paid by: Buyer
All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
Item must be returned within: 30 Days
Refund will be given as: Money Back
Country/Region of Manufacture: Egypt
Culture: Egyptian
