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Large scarab of Amenhotep III

Made By Egyptian
DateDynasty 18 (ca. 1570-1293 BC)
DimensionsOverall: 3 7/16 x 2 3/16 x 7/8 in. (8.8 x 5.5 x 2.3 cm)
Classification(s)
  • ANCIENT
Credit LineGift of Mrs. Cole Porter, 1948
Terms
  • scarab
  • beetle
  • Hieroglyphics
Object numberSEG.9
Collections
Inscribedverso inscribed with hieroglyphics in horizantal bands
On View
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Ibex
Egyptian
18th Dynasty (ca. 1570-1293 BC)