AMARNA SCARAB WITH CARTOUCHE Of QUEEN TIY 1390-1380 BC Start Price USD 2,990.00 Current Price USD 2,990.00 Time Left - Bid Count 0 Buy It Now Price - Reserve Price - Start Time Thursday, July 03, 2008 End Time Sunday, July 13, 2008 Location Citrus Heights, California See more about 'AMARNA SCARAB WITH CARTOUCHE Of QUEEN TIY 1390-1380 BC' Description After many years of collecting well provenanced ancient Egyptian and Pre-Columbian art, I now have some great art, but not enough reserve cash. So it's time to give other collectors a chance to own some of these prized pieces. Glazed steatite cowroid scarab with the name of Queen Tiye, The Great Royal Wife of Amenhotep III. This piece has been dated to the first years of Queen Tiye's reign (1390-1380 BC). Scarabs which show only her name during this time period are very rare. Ex Aton Gallery from German Private Collection. 18 x 11 mm. Intact condition. Petrie could only account for 113 published examples, including scarabs, cylinders, amulets, etc. with her name in 1917. I host a forum for collectors and enthusiasts of authentic Egyptian & Pre-Columbian art. If interested, A link can be found by clicking on my "About Me" page. I guarantee authenticity and will give buyers 30 days to have item checked by a third party. Returns are only accepted if there is a legitimate authenticity concern. No California bidders please.             Powered by eBay Turbo ListerThe free listing tool. List your items fast and easy and manage your active items. Place a Bid!