Scarab-like plaque
Scarab-like plaque
Scarab-like plaque
Scarab-like plaque

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Scarab-like plaque,

1479–332 BCE, likely 1479–664 BCE

Egyptian
New Kingdom to Late Period, not before the reign of Thutmose III, ca. 1550–1070 BCE | likely prior to Late Period, 712–332 BCE
y497
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Title
Scarab-like plaque
Dates

1479–332 BCE, likely 1479–664 BCE

Medium
Steatite with green glaze
Dimensions
2.2 x 1.6 x 0.8 cm (7/8 x 5/8 x 5/16 in.)
Credit Line
Prime Collection
Object Number
y497
Culture
Egyptian (ancient)
Period
New Kingdom, Late period (Egyptian)
Type
amulets, scarabs
Materials
glaze, stéatite
Subject
monkeys, running ornament, hieroglyphics, insects

Provenance unknown, part of the Old Collection

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