Scarab of Pharaoh Aya (II)

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ca. 1327–1323 B. C. · Green glazed steatite · Egyptian Art

The scarab is inscribed with the prenomen pharaoh Aya, the penultimate ruler of Dynasty 18 (ca. 1327-1323 B.C.). To his name is added a royal epithet praising him for safeguarding order and balance (Maat).

Artist

Unknown

Date

ca. 1327–1323 B. C.

Medium

Green glazed steatite

Department

Egyptian Art

Credit line

Rogers Fund, 1909