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Scarab with name of Unas
Egyptian
New Kingdom
1539–1075 B.C.
Medium/Technique
Steatite
Dimensions
1.7 x 1.3 x 8 cm (11/16 x 1/2 x 3 1/8 in.)
Credit Line
Gift of Horace L. Mayer
Accession Number66.1022
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CollectionsJewelry, Ancient Egypt, Nubia and the Near East
ClassificationsJewelry / Adornment – Scarabs and scaraboids
DescriptionScarab of white steatite with naturalistic-schematic back type. Base decorated with open cut hieroglyphs spelling the name of Dynasty 5 King Unas. Pierced.
ProvenanceBy 1966: Horace L. Mayer (d. 1968) collection; given by Horace L. Mayer to the MFA December 14, 1966.