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Scarab Of King AhmoseNew Kingdom, 18th dynasty, reign of Ahmose I (1569–1400 BCE) or later

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Small ancient Egyptian scarab amulet with ivory and mottled green glaze, flat underside carved with hieroglyphic symbols including a pillar and crouching animal figure
Glazed steatite scarab amulet, oval form with segmented elytra and detailed head with forelegs, mottled green and cream glaze with dark brown accents in the carved recesses.

Unknown, Scarab Of King Ahmose, New Kingdom, 18th dynasty, reign of Ahmose I (1569–1400 BCE) or later, Los Angeles County Museum of Art, Gift of Ruth Greenberg, photo © Museum Associates/LACMA

Title
Scarab Of King Ahmose
Place Made
Egypt
Date Made
New Kingdom, 18th dynasty, reign of Ahmose I (1569–1400 BCE) or later
Medium
Steatite with modern green and brown color
Dimensions
5/8 x 7/16 x 5/16 in. (1.58 x 1.16 x .72 cm)
Credit Line
Gift of Ruth Greenberg
Accession Number
M.86.313.16
Classification
Sculpture
Collecting Area
Egyptian Art