Scarab Incised with Nefer Signs and Scrolls

Unknown

ca. 1850–1640 B.C. · Green glazed faience · Egyptian Art

Scarab Incised with Nefer Signs and Scrolls — Unknown

The majority of design scarabs of the late Middle Kingdom (late Dynasty 12–Dynasty 13, ca. 1850 –1640 B.C.) are decorated with symmetric compositions of protective hieroglyphs and/or scrolls. This scarab shows the sign for good and beautiful (nefer) with a decorative scroll design.

Artist
Unknown
Date
ca. 1850–1640 B.C.
Medium
Green glazed faience
Department
Egyptian Art
Credit line
Rogers Fund and Edward S. Harkness Gift, 1922

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