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Source Description
This glazed steatite scarab is inscribed on the flat underside in sunk relief. The top of the piece is medium high, and is incised with a very detailed design. The workmanship is good and the piece is carefully made. The piece functioned as an individualized, supportive amulet, and was originally mounted or threaded. The amulet has a royal renewal connotation, and should secure life and renewal of royal authority for this king, Thutmosis IV (1397-1388 BCE); it should provide a private owner with this king's royal patronage. It is possible that such scarabs were distributed to the officials during the "Sed" festival of the king.
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Document identity
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26972
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Scarab with Cartouche of Thutmosis IV (1397-1388 BCE)
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Source metadata
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title
Scarab with Cartouche of Thutmosis IV (1397-1388 BCE)
description
This glazed steatite scarab is inscribed on the flat underside in sunk relief. The top of the piece is medium high, and is incised with a very detailed design. The workmanship is good and the piece is carefully made. The piece functioned as an individualized, supportive amulet, and was originally mounted or threaded. The amulet has a royal renewal connotation, and should secure life and renewal of royal authority for this king, Thutmosis IV (1397-1388 BCE); it should provide a private owner with this king's royal patronage. It is possible that such scarabs were distributed to the officials during the "Sed" festival of the king.
provenance
Henry Walters, Baltimore [date and mode of acquisition unknown]; Walters Art Museum, 1931, by bequest.
date
1397-1388 BCE (New Kingdom, Dynasty 18)
citationUrl
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CC0
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en
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Precious Stones & Gems
scarabs
amulets
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6
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6
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import
dimensions
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cm
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0.7
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1.2
depth
1.6
dimensionsRaw
H: 1/4 x W: 1/2 x L: 5/8 in. (0.7 x 1.2 x 1.6 cm)
Source extras
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Egyptian
inscriptions
[Translation] Throne name of King Thutmose IV in a cartouche combined with a wish formula: Men-kheperu-Re
/ who may live millions of years.
dynasty
18th Dynasty
reign
Thutmosis IV (1397-1388 BC)
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beige steatite with green-blue glaze
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6182
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EGY
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none
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