Scarab Inscribed With a Protective Motif

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ca. 1550–1458 B.C. · Glazed steatite · Egyptian Art

The scarab's base depicts a falcon-headed sphinx wearing the "atef" crown while subduing an enemy of Egypt. The falcon represents Re-Harakhty - the god Horus when he is merged with the sun.

Artist

Unknown

Date

ca. 1550–1458 B.C.

Medium

Glazed steatite

Department

Egyptian Art

Credit line

Purchase, Edward S. Harkness Gift, 1926