Scarab Incised with Hieroglyphs and Scrolls
Unknown
ca. 1760–1670 B.C. · Steatite · Egyptian Art
The majority of design scarabs of the late Middle Kingdom (late Dynasty 12–Dynasty 13, ca. 1850–1640 B.C.) are incised with symmetric compositions of protective hieroglyphs and/or scrolls. This scarab shows the sign for good and beautiful (nefer) and a decorative pattern of scrolls, making the scarab’s underside highly decorative.
- Artist
- Unknown
- Date
- ca. 1760–1670 B.C.
- Medium
- Steatite
- Department
- Egyptian Art
- Credit line
- Rogers Fund and Edward S. Harkness Gift, 1920
