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Source Description
This polished jasper scarab is linearly incised on the flat underside with an inscription that is both vertically and horizontally arranged. The inscription lists a private name and contains a wish formula. The top of the scarab is very simple and without lines or notches. The proportions of the top are unusual. The workmanship of the piece is rough and it is poorly made. This scarab functioned as an individualized funerary amulet with a wish formula, and was originally mounted or threaded. The amulet should support the justification and well being of the deceased.
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Document identity
localId
13346
label
Scarab with the Name of Remen
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obj
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Source metadata
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13346
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normalized
title
Scarab with the Name of Remen
description
This polished jasper scarab is linearly incised on the flat underside with an inscription that is both vertically and horizontally arranged. The inscription lists a private name and contains a wish formula. The top of the scarab is very simple and without lines or notches. The proportions of the top are unusual. The workmanship of the piece is rough and it is poorly made. This scarab functioned as an individualized funerary amulet with a wish formula, and was originally mounted or threaded. The amulet should support the justification and well being of the deceased.
provenance
Henry Walters, Baltimore [date and mode of acquisition unknown]; Walters Art Museum, 1931, by bequest.
date
746-655 BCE (Late Third Intermediate Period)
citationUrl
rightsUri
CC0
language
en
genreSpecific
Precious Stones & Gems
scarabs
amulets
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6
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6
source
import
dimensions
units
cm
width
0.8
height
1.2
depth
1.9
dimensionsRaw
H: 5/16 x W: 1/2 x L: 3/4 in. (0.8 x 1.2 x 1.9 cm)
Source extras
cul
Egyptian
inscriptions
[Translation] The triangular sign on the right side can be understood as a reduced version of a lotus blossom
meaning ""justified."" The n and the lotus blossom are rotated to the side: The Ka of Remen (?)
the justified
may be beautiful.""
dynasty
25th Dynasty
med
dark green jasper
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6182
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EGY
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none
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