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Scarab Inscribed for the KingMiddle Kingdom to Later Period, 12th–26th dynasties (1991–525 BCE)

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Small glazed scarab amulet shown from the underside, with deeply incised Egyptian hieroglyphs in amber and honey-brown faience
Small carved scarab amulet in pale tan stone, oval form with incised details depicting the beetle's head, legs, and segmented wing case, worn surface with age cracks throughout.

Unknown, Scarab Inscribed for the King, Middle Kingdom to Later Period, 12th–26th dynasties (1991–525 BCE), Los Angeles County Museum of Art, Gift of Ruth Greenberg, photo © Museum Associates/LACMA

Title
Scarab Inscribed for the King
Place Made
Egypt
Date Made
Middle Kingdom to Later Period, 12th–26th dynasties (1991–525 BCE)
Medium
Steatite with modern brown color
Dimensions
9/16 x 3/8 x 1/4 in. (1.4 x .98 x .56 cm)
Credit Line
Gift of Ruth Greenberg
Accession Number
M.86.313.6
Classification
Sculpture
Collecting Area
Egyptian Art