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Source Description
Scarabs were modeled on the dung beetle (Scarabaeus sacer). The Egyptians associated these insects with the young sun-god Kheper, who, like the scarab, was believed to be self created. Images of winged scarabs were placed on the chest of the mummy to facilitate its rebirth in the afterworld.
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Document identity
localId
23913
label
Scarab with Spread Wings
core
obj
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object
citationUrl
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3
Source metadata
id
23913
sourceUrl
contentType
object
stage
normalized
title
Scarab with Spread Wings
description
Scarabs were modeled on the dung beetle (Scarabaeus sacer). The Egyptians associated these insects with the young sun-god Kheper, who, like the scarab, was believed to be self created. Images of winged scarabs were placed on the chest of the mummy to facilitate its rebirth in the afterworld.
provenance
Mr. and Mrs. Hugo Weisgall [date and mode of acquisition unknown]; Walters Art Museum, 1948, by gift.
date
756-655 BCE (Third Intermediate Period)
citationUrl
rightsUri
CC0
language
en
genreSpecific
Precious Stones & Gems
scarabs
amulets
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3
pageCount
3
source
import
dimensions
units
cm
width
1.4
height
3.7
depth
5.3
dimensionsRaw
H: 9/16 x W: 1 7/16 x L: 2 1/16 in. (1.4 x 3.7 x 5.3 cm)
Source extras
cul
Egyptian
dynasty
23rd-25th Dynasty
med
Egyptian faience, light beige; glaze, blue
creator_ids
6182
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EGY
exhibition_ids
10
2507
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1
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photo
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4179efaaf5fcdb54
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no
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photo
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cdc4d5288405da6c
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photo
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