Scarab Inscribed with the Name of Sheshonq I

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ca. 945–924 B.C. · Faience · Egyptian Art

The hieroglyphs on the underside form the name of Sheshonq I, the first ruler of Dynasty 22 (ca. 945 – 924 B.C.). Above are three signs that form an epithet referring to the sun god Amun. This is an incomplete version of the name, as it is missing hieroglyphs, so this scarab may be a later reissue.

Artist

Unknown

Date

ca. 945–924 B.C.

Medium

Faience

Department

Egyptian Art

Credit line

Gift of Helen Miller Gould, 1910