Stone Elephant Scarab with back patterns

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  1. KEVIN AIREY

    KEVIN AIREY Well-Known Member

    Hi all, any idea what this is? I like the back markings but have no idea what they are. Grateful for any thoughts. Thanks

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    KEVIN AIREY, Oct 17, 2020
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  2. verybrad

    verybrad Well-Known Member

    Egyptian soapstone with hieroglyphics. The hieroglyphics may say something but could also be random.
     
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    i need help, Oct 17, 2020
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  4. KEVIN AIREY

    KEVIN AIREY Well-Known Member

    Brill - I see a few on line. i will publish and see who likes.
     
    KEVIN AIREY, Oct 17, 2020
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  5. Hollyblue

    Hollyblue Well-Known Member

    Looks like a water buffalo.
     
    Hollyblue, Oct 17, 2020
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  6. Ownedbybear

    Ownedbybear Well-Known Member

    Agreed, water buffalo . Egyptian tourist piece. Cute though.
     
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  7. ulilwitch

    ulilwitch Well-Known Member

    I like it. It reminds me of a camel though.
     
    ulilwitch, Oct 17, 2020
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  8. Ownedbybear

    Ownedbybear Well-Known Member

    Not with them 'orns, missus!
     
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  9. ulilwitch

    ulilwitch Well-Known Member

    Ha ha, I guess I didn't look closely. I thought they were reins.
     
    ulilwitch, Oct 18, 2020
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