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Scarab with prenomen of Thutmose (Tuthmosis) III
Egyptian
New Kingdom, Dynasty 18, reign of Thutmose III (?)
1479–1425 B.C.
Medium/Technique
Steatite
Dimensions
Height x width x length: 0.9 x 1.3 x 1.7 cm (3/8 x 1/2 x 11/16 in.)
Credit Line
Gift of Horace L. Mayer
Accession Number67.1115
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CollectionsJewelry, Ancient Egypt, Nubia and the Near East
ClassificationsJewelry / Adornment – Scarabs and scaraboids
DescriptionSteatite scarab with naturalistic back type and inscription on base incorporating the prenomen of Thutmose III, Menkheperre. Base broken along right side.
ProvenanceBy 1967: Horace L. Mayer (d. 1968) collection; given to the MFA by Horace L. Mayer December 1, 1967.