Phoenician Scaraboid: Anzu Bird

An ancient Phoenician hematite scaraboid inscribed with an Anzu Bird, wings outstretched with a star and crescent above.

Ca. 7th - 6th century BC.

Length: 1/2 in. (1.3 cm).

Formerly with Brummer Gallery, New York, 1940s; subsequently by descent to an Atlanta, Georgia private collection.

Inv#: 8936

Guaranteed Authentic

$1,250

8936a

8936b

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