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Scarab
Egyptian
New Kingdom, Dynasty 19-Dynasty 20
1295-1070 B.C.
Findspot: Egypt, Giza
Medium/Technique
Steatite
Dimensions
Legacy dimension: .015 Length: .001 W.
Credit Line
Harvard University—Boston Museum of Fine Arts Expedition
Accession Number11.955
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ClassificationsJewelry / Adornment – Scarabs and scaraboids
DescriptionSteatite; light green glaze; incised hieroglyphics on lower face; hole lengthwise; good condition. Inscribed with the name Menkheperre (Thutmose III) and Menmaatre Setepenre (Seti I).
ProvenanceFrom Egypt, Menkaura Pyramid Temple, Giza. 1911: excavated by the Harvard University–Boston Museum of Fine Arts Expedition; assigned to the MFA in the division of finds by the government of Egypt.
Findspot Information: From Menkaura Pyramid Temple, Giza. G.M.T. / J' / ----E
Findspot Information: From Menkaura Pyramid Temple, Giza. G.M.T. / J' / ----E