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Scarab of a 17th Dynasty KingSecond Intermediate Period, 17th dynasty (1600–1559 BCE)

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Small Egyptian scarab seal with ivory and amber glaze, flat underside carved in relief with a central scarab beetle, flanking serpentine forms, and ankh-like symbols
Small carved stone scarab amulet, oval form in warm tan and brown tones with natural veining, a detailed beetle head with outstretched legs emerging at the top, viewed from above against a gray background.

Unknown, Scarab of a 17th Dynasty King, Second Intermediate Period, 17th dynasty (1600–1559 BCE), Los Angeles County Museum of Art, Gift of Ruth Greenberg, photo © Museum Associates/LACMA

Title
Scarab of a 17th Dynasty King
Place Made
Egypt
Date Made
Second Intermediate Period, 17th dynasty (1600–1559 BCE)
Medium
Steatite
Dimensions
3/4 x 1/2 x 5/16 in. (1.96 x 1.31 x .86 cm)
Credit Line
Gift of Ruth Greenberg
Accession Number
M.86.313.15
Classification
Sculpture
Collecting Area
Egyptian Art