Scarab Set in a Ring Bezel

Unknown

ca. 1492–1473 B.C. · Gold, glazed steatite · Egyptian Art

This scarab ring bezel was found among the hand bones of one of the unidentified adult woman buried in the tomb of Hatnefer and Ramose (see 36.3.1). The well-carved scarab is inscribed on the base with a sedge plant, symbol of the Nile valley (Upper Egypt) and a bee, symbol of the Nile delta (Lower Egypt). These two hieroglyphs represent the royal title King of Upper and Lower Egypt.

Artist

Unknown

Date

ca. 1492–1473 B.C.

Medium

Gold, glazed steatite

Department

Egyptian Art

Credit line

Rogers Fund, 1936