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Large scarab of Amenhotep III

Made By Egyptian
DateDynasty 18 (ca. 1570-1293 BC)
Mediumsteatite with traces of blue glaze
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
Not on view
Human Head Emerging from Monster Jaws
Human Head Emerging from Monster Jaws
Maya
Late Classic, 600-900 CE
Shabti
Shabti
Egyptian
Late Period (525-332 BC)
Bust of a Princess
Bust of a Princess
Egyptian
27th Dynasty (525 BC-404 BC)
Ibex
Ibex
Egyptian
18th Dynasty (ca. 1570-1293 BC)