A rare Egyptian Steatite Scaraboid Seal, New Kingdom, 18th Dynasty, ca. 1550 - 1479 BCE Vessels - Stone the fish was considered sacred

the fish was considered sacred

reduced surface evaporation when the vessel contained liquids and facilitated efficient pouring

she later donated part of her collection to the British Museum

the Royal Society of Arts

Dominating the front are two large circular eyes

A rare Egyptian Steatite Scaraboid Seal, New Kingdom, 18th Dynasty, ca. 1550 - 1479 BCE Vessels - Stone the fish was considered sacredA very fine and large decorative cowroid seal, the top incised with round hooked scroll patterns in four diagonal registers, and the base following the same theme featuring a central scroll design within a double rope border. Medium: Steatite Dimensions: Length: 1 1 4 inches (3. 18 cm) Condition: Small chip to the base that does not detract otherwise intact and in excellent condition overall. Provenance: Goddard Du Bois (b. 1869 d. 1925) and Josephine