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Lucky Bug Egyptian Coin Purse

A silver-plated coin purse from the 1920s. The coin purse is in the shape of a scarab -- "The Lucky Bug of Ancient Egypt." Scarabs were a popular shape used in jewelry, purses and more during as part of the Egyptian Revival sparked by the discovery of Tutankhamun's tomb.

Details

Date: 1920s

Materials: German Silver

Provenance: Unknown

Designer/Maker: Unknown

Markings: The Lucky Bug of Ancient Egypt

Dimensions: 2-7/8 x 1-3/8

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