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Collections

Scarab with the Name of King Ramses and the Name of Amen Written CryptographicallyNew Kingdom, 19th–20th dynasties (1315–1081 BCE)

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Small ancient Egyptian faience scarab amulet, emerald green glaze with worn tan patches, flat underside carved with hieroglyphic symbols including stylized plant stems
Egyptian faience scarab amulet with deep green glaze showing wear, carved with segmented wing cases and clypeus detail on the dorsal surface, rounded oval form.
Title
Scarab with the Name of King Ramses and the Name of Amen Written Cryptographically
Place Made
Egypt
Date Made
New Kingdom, 19th–20th dynasties (1315–1081 BCE)
Medium
Green faience
Dimensions
3/4 x 9/16 x 3/8 in. (1.92 x 1.41 x .99 cm)
Credit Line
Gift of Ruth Greenberg
Accession Number
M.86.313.30
Classification
Sculpture
Collecting Area
Egyptian Art