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Scarab with Papyrus Plant Decoration15th - 18th Dynasty (1664 - 1315 BCE)

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Small turquoise faience scarab amulet with carved hieroglyphic inscription on the flat base, pierced at top for stringing
Faience scarab amulet with turquoise glaze, oval form with carved beetle details including segmented wings and head, glaze partially worn to reveal pale body beneath.

Unknown, Scarab with Papyrus Plant Decoration, 15th - 18th Dynasty (1664 - 1315 BCE), Los Angeles County Museum of Art, Gift of Ruth Greenberg, photo © Museum Associates/LACMA

Title
Scarab with Papyrus Plant Decoration
Place Made
Egypt
Date Made
15th - 18th Dynasty (1664 - 1315 BCE)
Medium
Green-blue faience
Dimensions
9/16 x 7/16 x 1/4 in. (1.44 x 1.09 x .68 cm)
Credit Line
Gift of Ruth Greenberg
Accession Number
M.86.313.37
Classification
Sculpture
Collecting Area
Egyptian Art