Scarab with hieroglyphs (New Year's blessing?)

New Kingdom

On view at The Met Fifth Avenue in Gallery 130

This is a particular type of scarab, showing a small scarab seated on the top of the seal-amulet’s back, its finely hatched legs proportionally much larger than in nature. This type of scarab is characteristic for the Ramesside Period (Dynasty 19-20, ca. 1295-1070 B.C.).

Its base is inscribed with hieroglyphs that may possibly form an inscription expressing a New Year’s wish.

Scarab with hieroglyphs (New Year's blessing?), Faience

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Scarab with hieroglyphs (New Year's blessing?), Faience
Scarab with hieroglyphs (New Year's blessing?), Faience
Scarab with hieroglyphs (New Year's blessing?), Faience
Scarab with hieroglyphs (New Year's blessing?), Faience

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