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Maker(s):Unknown
Culture:Egyptian
Title:Scarab
Date Made:1293-1070 BCE (New Kingdom, Dynasties 19-20)
Type:Adornment
Materials:Greyish buff steatite
Place Made:Africa; Asia; Egypt
Measurements:: 9/16 x 3/8 x 3/16 in.; 1.4288 x .9525 x .4763 cm
Narrative Inscription:  Base: inscribed with a horizontally arranged text incorporating a vertical cartouche followed by two additional signs. Reading from right to left, the text says "Menkheperre chosen of Amun." The name Menkheperre refers to Tuthmosis III, but the phrase "chosen of Amun" is more typical of the Ramesside Period (Dyn. 19-20), suggesting that this is one of many commemorative scarabs honoring Tuthmosis III after his death.
Accession Number:  MH 1943.13.A.J
Credit Line:Gift of Mrs. Grant Williams (Caroline Ransom, Class of 1896) from the collection of Professor Louise Fitz Randolph
Museum Collection:  Mount Holyoke College Art Museum
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Description:
Greyish buff scarab (dung beetle)

Tags:
ancient; archaeology; royalty; jewelry; religion

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