Nine Egyptian Steatite Scarabs, 2nd Intermediate Period/19th Dynasty, 1640-1190 B.C., and later

set in a 19th century gold necklace with fine filigree decoration and lotus flowers engraved on the clasp, most of the scarabs retaining  turquoise glaze, the bases carved in sunk relief with various motifs, one with the cartouche of Tuthmosis III above a Hathor-headed sistrum flanked by uraei, and another with a row of nefer signs and an ankh within a guilloche border.

Estate of Winifred Karpf, New York, acquired prior to 1980

Generally good and as shown and described; minor nicks, discoloration, and surface wear; the central scarab has some damage to one side.
In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective qualified opinion.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.

Cf. F.S. Matouk, Corpus du scarabee egyptien, vol. II, Heliopolis, 1976, p. 332, no. 111, and W.M. Flinders-Petrie, Historical Scarabs , London, 1889, p. 21.

The necklace is in a leather case embossed with the jeweller's name and address: "Grant A. Peacock, One East 57th Street, New York, N.Y."