Scarab Inscribed with Hieroglyphs
The underside of the scarab is inscribed with positive signs such as the feathers of Maat, the sign of life (ankh) and a sun disk with pendent uraei. From the New Kingdom onwards, the latter is often placed at the top of a design, symbolizing divine protection.
Artwork Details
- Title: Scarab Inscribed with Hieroglyphs
- Period: New Kingdom
- Dynasty: Dynasty 19–20
- Date: ca. 1295–1070 B.C.
- Geography: From Egypt, Memphite Region, Lisht North, Cemetery, debris, MMA excavations, 1920–22
- Medium: Faience
- Dimensions: L. 1.3 × W. 0.9 × H. 0.6 cm (1/2 × 3/8 × 1/4 in.)
- Credit Line: Rogers Fund and Edward S. Harkness Gift, 1922
- Object Number: 22.1.443
- Curatorial Department: Egyptian Art
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