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Scarab Depicting a Winged SphinxMiddle Kingdom to New Kingdom, 12th–20th dynasties (1991–1081 BCE)

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Small ancient Egyptian scarab amulet in buff-colored stone, flat underside carved with hieroglyphic imagery including a large winged bird and smaller symbols
Small carved stone scarab amulet, oval form in buff and tan tones, with schematically incised head and wing details at the top, rough-textured surface with mineral discoloration.

Unknown, Scarab Depicting a Winged Sphinx, Middle Kingdom to New Kingdom, 12th–20th dynasties (1991–1081 BCE), Los Angeles County Museum of Art, Gift of Hyatt Robert von Dehn, photo © Museum Associates/LACMA

Title
Scarab Depicting a Winged Sphinx
Place Made
Egypt
Date Made
Middle Kingdom to New Kingdom, 12th–20th dynasties (1991–1081 BCE)
Medium
Steatite
Dimensions
11/16 x 1/2 x 3/8 in. (1.75 x 1.3 x .89 cm)
Credit Line
Gift of Hyatt Robert von Dehn
Accession Number
M.69.91.234
Classification
Sculpture
Collecting Area
Egyptian Art