Faience Scarab with Cryptographic Writing of 'Amen'

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Faience Scarab with Cryptographic Writing of 'Amen'

Egypt, probably New Kingdom (1504 - 1081 BCE) or later
Sculpture
Blue-green faience
1/2 x 3/8 x 3/16 in. (1.25 x .91 x .55 cm)
William Randolph Hearst Foundation (50.4.7.2)
Not currently on public view