Scarab with hieroglyphs (New Year's blessing?)

New Kingdom

ca. 1295–1070 B.C.

Not on view

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.

Artwork Details

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Provenance

Title: Scarab with hieroglyphs (New Year's blessing?)
Period: New Kingdom
Dynasty: Dynasty 19–20
Date: ca. 1295–1070 B.C.
Geography: From Egypt
Medium: Faience
Dimensions: L. 2.4 × W. 1.8 cm (15/16 × 11/16 in.)
Credit Line: Gift of J. Pierpont Morgan, 1917
Object Number: 17.194.2426
Curatorial Department: Egyptian Art

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