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Scarab with king in chariot
Egyptian
New Kingdom, Dynasty 19, reign of Ramesses II
1279–1213 B.C.
Medium/Technique
Steatite
Dimensions
2.5 cm (1 in.)
Credit Line
Gift of Horace L. Mayer
Accession Number66.980
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CollectionsJewelry, Ancient Egypt, Nubia and the Near East
ClassificationsJewelry / Adornment – Scarabs and scaraboids
DescriptionSteatite scarab. Naturalistic back. Base: king wearing a blue crown, riding in a horse-drawn chariot, with the name Usermaatre above.
ProvenanceBy 1966: Horace L. Mayer (d. 1968) collection; given by Horace L. Mayer to the MFA December 14, 1966.