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Seal · New Kingdom to Late Period
Egyptian Faience Scarab
Blue-green glazed faience scarab amulet in the form of a dung beetle (Scarabaeus sacer). The dorsal side features detailed carving of the beetle's head, prothorax, and wing cases with incised line dividing the elytra. The flat base bears a hieroglyphic inscription reading 'Amun-Ra' (Imn-Rꜥ) - the king of the gods during the New Kingdom. The inscription shows the characteristic double plumes of Amun, a seated deity figure, and a was-scepter symbolizing divine power. Such Amun-Ra scarabs were popular protective amulets invoking the god's blessing and served as personal seals.
// Details
- Era
- c. 1550-664 BCE
- Period
- New Kingdom to Late Period
- Origin
- Egypt
- Material
- faience
- Condition
- Good - surface wear, glaze largely intact