A rare Egyptian Steatite Scaraboid Seal, New Kingdom, 18th Dynasty, ca. 1550 - 1479 BCE Vessels - Stone reduced surface evaporation when the

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

the fish was considered sacred

Condition:  Excellent

likely representing celestial bodies (such as stars or planets) or divine emblems

perhaps a shield

A rare Egyptian Steatite Scaraboid Seal, New Kingdom, 18th Dynasty, ca. 1550 - 1479 BCE Vessels - Stone reduced surface evaporation when theA 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