Oval silver box, decorated with a large applied scarab in relief and an extensive ornamental program of Egyptian inspiration. The exterior combines the central insect with geometric registers and Egyptianizing motifs, while the interior features several bands of decorative symbols inspired by hieroglyphs. The piece has a tubular hinge, a side push-button clasp, and worked sides, forming a solid and relatively heavy portable box.

The scarab was one of the most recognizable motifs recovered by the Egyptian Revival movement, repeatedly reinterpreted in jewelry, decorative objects, and sumptuary arts of the 19th and 20th centuries. In this piece, the combination of the scarab, pseudo-hieroglyphic registers, and integral decoration clearly places the design within that trend. By construction and ornamental language, this piece is approximately dated between 1945 and 1970, and its origin is probably Egyptian, although the small visible hallmark does not yet allow confirming the workshop, assay office, or exact fineness.

• Period / Style: 20th Century, Egyptian Revival
  
• Origin: Probably Egypt
  
• Circa: 1945–1970
  
• Materials: Tested silver
  
• Marks or Hallmarks: Small visible internal hallmark, currently not precisely legible
  
• Acid Test: Performed
  
• Measurements: 6.2 × 4.2 × 1.4 cm
  
• Weight: 53.12 g

Condition: These items are not new; they show signs of wear and may have scratches and imperfections typical of their age and use. Please examine the photos carefully. We offer an accurate description; if you need to confirm a detail, please write to us before purchasing.