Scarab

Description

Scarab of green glazed steatite, incised on base with hieroglyphic motif: Ancient Egyptian, Upper Egypt, Abydos, New Kingdom, 18th Dynasty

Museum reference

A.1922.403 A

Collection

World Culture

Object name

Scarab

Production information

Egypt, Northern Africa

Date

c. 1550 - 1292 BC

Style / Culture

18th Dynasty, New Kingdom, Ancient Egyptian

Collection place(s)

Abydos, Upper Egypt, Egypt, Northern Africa

Exhibitions

• Egyptian Gallery, 2003 - 2008 (2003 - 2008)
  Royal Scottish Museum

• Ancient Egypt (29 Jul 2011)
  National Museum of Scotland