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Source Description
This steatite scarab has a flat underside with an inscription on the bottom carved in sunk relief technique. The piece was originally glazed. The top of the scarab is decorated with deep and thick incised details. The workmanship of this piece is good. This piece originally functioned as an individualized amulet and was once mounted or threaded. The amulet should secure the royal authority for this king, Thutmosis IV (1397-1388 BC), by his close relation to the god Amun; it should provide a private owner with this king's royal patronage. The royal epithet "Image of Amun" is very popular on scarabs of the New Kingdom.
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Document identity
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3630
label
Stylized Scarab with Cartouche of Thutmosis IV (1397-1388 BC)
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Source metadata
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object
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normalized
title
Stylized Scarab with Cartouche of Thutmosis IV (1397-1388 BC)
description
This steatite scarab has a flat underside with an inscription on the bottom carved in sunk relief technique. The piece was originally glazed. The top of the scarab is decorated with deep and thick incised details. The workmanship of this piece is good. This piece originally functioned as an individualized amulet and was once mounted or threaded. The amulet should secure the royal authority for this king, Thutmosis IV (1397-1388 BC), by his close relation to the god Amun; it should provide a private owner with this king's royal patronage. The royal epithet "Image of Amun" is very popular on scarabs of the New Kingdom.
provenance
Henry Walters, Baltimore, 1911 (?) [mode of acquisition unknown]; Walters Art Museum, 1931, by bequest.
date
1397-1388 BCE (New Kingdom, Dynasty 18)
citationUrl
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CC0
language
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
units
cm
width
0.7
height
1.1
depth
1.5
dimensionsRaw
H: 1/4 x W: 7/16 x L: 9/16 in. (0.7 x 1.1 x 1.5 cm)
Source extras
cul
Egyptian
inscriptions
[Translation] Men-kheperu-Re; Image of Amun.
dynasty
18th Dynasty
reign
Thutmosis IV (1397-1388 BC)
med
light beige-brown steatite
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6182
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none
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