Scarab Incised with Hieroglyphs and Scrolls
Middle Kingdom
The majority of design scarabs of the late Middle Kingdom (late Dynasty 12–Dynasty 13, ca. 1850–1640 B.C.) are incised with symmetric compositions of protective hieroglyphs and/or scrolls.
This scarab shows the sign for good and beautiful (nefer) and a decorative pattern of scrolls, making the scarab’s underside highly decorative.
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