Scarab

Description

Scarab, green-glazed steatite, incised on base with hieroglyphic motif within scrolled border: Ancient Egyptian, Middle Kingdom, 12th - 13th Dynasty

Museum reference

A.1956.60

Collection

World Culture

Object name

Scarab

Production information

Egypt, Northern Africa

Date

Middle Kingdom, 12th - 13th Dynasty

Collection place(s)

Egypt, Northern Africa

Exhibitions

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