Scarab Depicting Ramesses II Smiting a Prisoner Before Amun

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ca. 1279–1213 B.C. · Steatite, glazed · Egyptian Art

The base of this scarab is inscribed with the image of Ramesses II standing before the god Amun and slaying a prisoner with a battle axe. His prenomen is written above the scene.

Artist: Unknown
Date: ca. 1279–1213 B.C.
Medium: Steatite, glazed
Department: Egyptian Art
Credit line: Purchase, Edward S. Harkness Gift, 1926

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