Swivel ring, Scarab in gold frame New Kingdom 19-20 th dynasty

Swivel Ring with Scarab in Gold Frame. A scarab-ring from the New Kingdom. A small well-carved scarab in white steatite, set in a fine gold frame which itself is mounted into a bronze swivel-ring, the rotating capabilities of which have been stopped due to the corrosion. The corrosion has also built up pressure through the scarab’s suspension-hole, resulting in the back elytrum having broken away. The underside of the scarab is minutely incised with a Kheper beetle in the center, a djed above and below, and nesw, nefer and ankh signs down either side. Very well executed. Levantine origin. Later NK, 19-20 Dynasties (or TIP). Ring-shank in bronze, scarab in steatite, frame in gold. Ring-shank and frame intact, scarab split due to corrosion of rod. The ring itself is u-shaped and made of bronze with a bronze wire wrapped around either end securing the scarab in place – heavy desert patina in uncleaned condition but stable. Scarab length with frame 12 mm, Inner shank Ø 15.5 x 16.2 mm. Prov