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Collections

Scarab with Lion and Crocodile Decoration15th - 16th Dynasty (1664 - 1569 BCE)

Not on view
Small ancient Egyptian faience scarab amulet with turquoise-blue glaze over a tan body, carved in relief with a stylized beetle and geometric star motif
Faience scarab amulet, oval form with incised lines depicting wing casings and head, heavily crazed glaze in cream and tan with remnants of turquoise-green glaze at the top.
Title
Scarab with Lion and Crocodile Decoration
Place Made
Egypt
Date Made
15th - 16th Dynasty (1664 - 1569 BCE)
Medium
Steatite with modern blue color
Dimensions
3/4 x 9/16 x 5/16 in. (1.96 x 1.37 x .87 cm)
Credit Line
Gift of Ruth Greenberg
Accession Number
M.86.313.35
Classification
Sculpture
Collecting Area
Egyptian Art