Scarab
Scarab

Currently not on view

Scarab,

1650–332 BCE, possibly 1550–1069 BCE

Egyptian
Second Intermediate Period to Late Period , 18th-30th Dynasties, possibly New Kingdom, 18th-20th Dynasties, ca. 712–332 BCE
y1934-52 v

Information

Title
Scarab
Dates

1650–332 BCE, possibly 1550–1069 BCE

Medium
Steatite, ungalzed
Dimensions
0.7 x 1.4 x 1.1 cm (1/4 x 9/16 x 7/16 in.)
Credit Line
Gift of Ario Pardee
Object Number
y1934-52 v
Culture
Egyptian (ancient)
Period
Second Intermediate period, New Kingdom, Late period (Egyptian)
Type
scarabs, amulets
Materials
stéatite
Subject
symbols

Given to the Museum by Ario Pardee by 1934

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