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Scarab
Egyptian
New Kingdom (?), Dynasty 18
1550–1295 B.C. (?)
Findspot: Egypt
Medium/Technique
Steatite
Dimensions
Width x length: 0.9 x 1.4 cm (3/8 x 9/16 in.)
Credit Line
Gift of Mr. and Mrs. William de Forest Thomson
Accession Number18.605
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsJewelry, Ancient Egypt, Nubia and the Near East
ClassificationsJewelry / Adornment – Scarabs and scaraboids
DescriptionSteatite; gren glaze, much worn; incised hieroglyphics on face; hole lengthwise.
ProvenanceBy Mr. & Mrs. deForest Thomson to the MFA.