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Maker(s):Unknown
Culture:Egyptian
Title:Scarab
Date Made:1504-1450 BCE (New Kingdom, Dynasty 18, Reign of Tuthmosis III)
Type:Adornment
Materials:Steatite
Place Made:Africa; Asia; Egypt
Measurements:Overall: 1 3/16 in x 7/8 in x 1/2 in; 3 cm x 2.2 cm x 1.3 cm
Narrative Inscription:  Above the horse's back: Transverse cartouche reading "Menkheperre" (Tuthmosis III)
Accession Number:  MH 1943.20.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:
Pale buff scarab (dung beetle) Horizontally oriented base design of striding horse with transverse cartouche reading "Menkheperre" (Tuthmosis III) above the horse's back and the hieroglyph nefer meaning "good" or "beautiful" in front. The horse in this case symbolizes the king. Two diagonal bands incised on the body of the horse, possibly representing trappings.

Tags:
ancient; archaeology; jewelry; religion

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