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Maker(s):Unknown
Culture:Egyptian
Title:Scarab
Date Made:1570-1070 BCE (New Kingdom)
Type:Adornment
Materials:Buff steatite
Place Made:Africa; Asia; Egypt
Measurements:Overall: 1/2 in x 3/8 in x 3/16 in; 1.3 cm x 1 cm x .5 cm
Narrative Inscription:  Base: Design of vertically oriented text with name "Menkheperre," for Tuthmosis III. This scarab may be from the king's reign or later. It would have brought its wearer good luck.
Accession Number:  MH 1943.22.A.J
Credit Line:Purchase with the Nancy Everett Dwight Fund, from the Caroline M. Galt Collection
Museum Collection:  Mount Holyoke College Art Museum
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Description:
Buff steatite scarab (dung beetle) with green glaze remaining in incised areas. Base design of vertically oriented text with name "Menkherperre," for Tuthmosis III. This scarab may be from the king's reign or later. It would have brought its wearer good luck.

Tags:
ancient; archaeology; jewelry; religion

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