Scarab Depicting Ramesses II Smiting a Captive Before the God Ptah
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ca. 1279–1213 B.C. · Glazed steatite · Egyptian Art
On the base of this scarab, Ramesses II is shown spearing a captive before an image of the god Ptah. Above the scene is the king's prenomen. (c. 1294-1213 B.C.)
- Artist
- Unknown
- Date
- ca. 1279–1213 B.C.
- Medium
- Glazed steatite
- Department
- Egyptian Art
- Credit line
- Purchase, Edward S. Harkness Gift, 1926
