Scarab
Scarab

Currently not on view

Scarab,

945–332 BCE, possibly 747–525 BCE

Egyptian
Third Intermediate Period to Late Period, 22nd-30th Dynasties, ca. 1070–712 BCE | possibly 25th Dynasty - 26th Dynasty
y1934-52 hh

Information

Title
Scarab
Dates

945–332 BCE, possibly 747–525 BCE

Medium
Steatite with blue glaze
Dimensions
0.7 x 1.6 x 1.1 cm (5/16 x 5/8 x 7/16 in.)
Credit Line
Gift of Ario Pardee
Object Number
y1934-52 hh
Place Made

Egypt, possibly Memphite region

Culture
Egyptian (ancient)
Period
Third Intermediate period, Late period (Egyptian)
Type
amulets, scarabs
Materials
stéatite, glaze
Subject
symbols, suns, deities

Given to the Museum by Ario Pardee by 1934

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