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Scarab
Egyptian
Middle Kingdom, Dynasty 12
1991–1783 B.C.
Findspot: Egypt, Deir el-Bersha, grave 2501 A
Medium/Technique
Steatite
Credit Line
Harvard University—Boston Museum of Fine Arts Expedition
Accession Number21.383
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CollectionsJewelry, Ancient Egypt, Nubia and the Near East
ClassificationsJewelry / Adornment – Scarabs and scaraboids
DescriptionInscribed. Glazed steatite. Lotus flower between two loops. Pierced, lotus flower between a pair of sA hieroglyphs.
ProvenanceFrom Egypt, Deir el-Bersha, Grave 2501, pit A. 1915: excavated by the Harvard University–Museum of Fine Arts Expedition; assigned to the MFA by the government of Egypt; 1921: received by the MFA.