Set of 4 estate found, ancient faience scarabs with bright torquoise glaze from Egypt in the ancient style. These were likely made to be drilled as beads, or as votives for burial.
The box measures 3 by 2.25 inches. The scarabs approximately 1/2 wide by 1/4 high by 1/4 deep.
Provenance: Frances Pratt, artist, writer, collector. New York City.
No cracks,
breaks, touch-ups or repairs; lovely turquoise blue glaze.