Steatite cauroid with uraeus and floral motifs – Ancient Egypt, New Kingdom (1550–1100 BC)

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Egyptian scaraboid in steatite from the New Kingdom (1550-1100 BC) decorated with finely engraved uraeus and floral motifs. Amulet-seal in good condition with documented provenance from American Egyptologist collection.
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Detailed Description

Egyptian scaraboid in steatite from the New Kingdom (1550-1100 BC) featuring an engraved uraeus associated with floral motifs.

Analysis & expertise

Careful observation under magnification and raking light revealing precise engraving and homogeneous ancient patina with micro-wear consistent with age.

Incised decoration featuring an uraeus (reared cobra) associated with schematized floral elements, offering clear reading despite reduced scale.

Not described in available documentation.

Planchet and edge

Steatite of regular section allowing fine engraving and contrasted rendering of lines.

Characteristics

Material: Steatite - Dimensions: 15 × 15 × 8 mm - Condition: Good with ancient patina and consistent micro-wear.

Historical context

The New Kingdom marks the apogee of pharaonic Egypt. Steatite amulets were widely distributed for protection, identity and administration.

Cultural value

Representative testimony of New Kingdom material culture through its protective iconography and fine engraving.

Traceability & guarantees

Documented provenance from former American private collection. Certificate of authenticity and export license provided.

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Technical, historical and typological documentation for the coin

Reference ANT-A051
Issuing Authority
Égypte ancienne
Period
Nouvel Empire
Date
1550-1100 av. J.-C.
Metal
Stéatite
Denomination
Cauroid
Diameter
15 × 15 × 8 mm
Other References
ANT-A051
Condition
bon
Obverse Type
Uraeus (cobra) et éléments floraux
Uraeus et motifs floraux
Provenance
Collection d'un égyptologue américain actif au début du XXe siècle, transmis aux États-Unis en 1954
Collection privée américaine d'égyptologue
Authority
Égypte ancienne
Object type
Amulette
Chronology label
1550-1100 av. J.-C.
Chronology start
-1550
Chronology end
-1100
Century
XVIe-XIe siècle av. J.-C.
Normalized period
Nouvel Empire
Internal source code
ANT-A051