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Collections

Scarab with Protective Inscription18th - 26th Dynasty (1569 - 525 BCE)

Not on view
Small ancient Egyptian scarab seal in honey-brown stone, flat underside carved with hieroglyphic symbols inside an oval border
Egyptian scarab amulet with carved beetle form, tan and brown earthen tones with traces of green glaze, showing incised head and clypeus detail at top, worn and pitted surface.
Title
Scarab with Protective Inscription
Place Made
Egypt
Date Made
18th - 26th Dynasty (1569 - 525 BCE)
Medium
Steatite with modern brown color
Dimensions
11/16 x 1/2 x 5/16 in. (1.79 x 1.25 x .82 cm)
Credit Line
Gift of Ruth Greenberg
Accession Number
M.86.313.44
Classification
Sculpture
Collecting Area
Egyptian Art