Scarab with Hieroglyphs

New Kingdom

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The underside of this scarab shows hieroglyphs in a tripartite composition, separated by vertical lines. In the center are signs that form the name Amun. The other hieroglyphs can not be identified, but seal-amulets with similar inscriptions are known from Dynasty 18.

Scarab with Hieroglyphs, Faience, with modern green color

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