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Scarab with Two Bound EnemiesNew Kingdom to Late Period, 18th–26th dynasties (1504–525 BCE)

Not on view
Small ancient Egyptian scarab seal in pale cream and reddish-brown, carved with a central cartouche flanked by two animal-headed figures and hatched oval forms
Small carved stone scarab amulet, oval form in tan and reddish-brown tones, with carved head and forelegs visible at top, weathered surface showing age.

Unknown, Scarab with Two Bound Enemies, New Kingdom to Late Period, 18th–26th dynasties (1504–525 BCE), Los Angeles County Museum of Art, Gift of Ruth Greenberg, photo © Museum Associates/LACMA

Title
Scarab with Two Bound Enemies
Place Made
Egypt
Date Made
New Kingdom to Late Period, 18th–26th dynasties (1504–525 BCE)
Medium
Steatite with modern brown color
Dimensions
11/16 x 1/2 x 5/16 in. (1.69 x 1.22 x .74 cm)
Credit Line
Gift of Ruth Greenberg
Accession Number
M.86.313.20
Classification
Sculpture
Collecting Area
Egyptian Art