Scarab
Egyptian artist, Scarab, Middle Kingdom (2008-1630 BCE), light brown steatite, The Gayer-Anderson Collection of Ancient Egyptian Scarabs and Seals; Gift of many donors in memory of Albert E. Doyle, public domain, 29.16.992
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- Title
Scarab
- Artist
- Date
Middle Kingdom (2008-1630 BCE)
- Period
Egypt: Middle Kingdom (2008-1630 BCE)
- Medium
light brown steatite
- Dimensions (H x W x D)
27.1 mm x 18.9 mm x 11.1 mm
- Collection Area
Ancient Art
- Category
Ancient Egypt
Scarabs
- Object Type
scarab
- Culture
Egyptian
- Credit Line
The Gayer-Anderson Collection of Ancient Egyptian Scarabs and Seals; Gift of many donors in memory of Albert E. Doyle
- Accession Number
29.16.992
- Copyright
public domain
- Terms
The Gayer-Anderson Collection of Ancient Egyptian Scarabs and Seals
Top: Naturalistic head, lined back, lines along elytra, drilled lengthwise.
Side: Naturalistic legs.
Bottom: Vertical orientation, columns of ankh, djed, ankh signs flank the name: Prince Sobekhotep.
