Egypt, New Kingdom (c. 1550-1069 BC), black stone scarab bead (for a swivel ring), partially encased in gold foil, hieroglyphic inscription on base. 8 mm, 0.38 g.
Excellent condition, only a single minor break to the gold foil.
ex-Bonham's, 1 May 2008, lot 326 pt., photographed in catalogue, and noted to be from a collection formed from the mid-1950s to the mid-1970s.