Scarab

Scarabs were a popular ancient Egyptian amulet associated with rebirth. This was originally sewn onto the outside of a mummy shroud.

Object Summary

Accession Loan No.
A1741
Category
Antiquities
Collection Class
Foreign archaeology
Collection Area Region
North Africa
Collector Excavator
Jones, Winslow, Mr
Material
faience
Common Name
scarab
Simple Name
amulet
Period Classification
Late Period (Dynasties 26-31) - 661-332 BC
Production Year Low
-700
Production Year High
-200

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