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Scarab of King Ia-ibMiddle Kingdom, 13th dynasty, reign of Wahibre Ia–ib (1721–1712 BCE)

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Egyptian faience scarab amulet, cream and teal glaze, flat underside incised with hieroglyphs including a cartouche with stacked signs
Faience scarab amulet with cream and turquoise glaze, showing segmented wing cases, notched side ridges, and a modeled head with incised details at top.

Unknown, Scarab of King Ia-ib, Middle Kingdom, 13th dynasty, reign of Wahibre Ia–ib (1721–1712 BCE), Los Angeles County Museum of Art, Gift of Ruth Greenberg, photo © Museum Associates/LACMA

Title
Scarab of King Ia-ib
Place Made
Egypt
Date Made
Middle Kingdom, 13th dynasty, reign of Wahibre Ia–ib (1721–1712 BCE)
Medium
Steatite with modern green color
Dimensions
15/16 x 5/8 x 7/16 in. (2.31 x 1.59 x 1.07 cm)
Credit Line
Gift of Ruth Greenberg
Accession Number
M.86.313.10
Classification
Sculpture
Collecting Area
Egyptian Art