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{
    "localId": "4304",
    "label": "Scarab with Wish Formula",
    "core": "obj",
    "dtoType": "object",
    "citationUrl": "https://purl.thewalters.org/art/42.65"
}

{
    "id": "4304",
    "sourceUrl": "https://purl.thewalters.org/art/42.65",
    "contentType": "object",
    "stage": "normalized",
    "title": "Scarab with Wish Formula",
    "description": "This obsidian scarab is inscribed on the flat underside with vertically arranged column writing requesting the support of the royal palace. The top of the scarab  is incised with a detailed design with thick lines, slightly irregular line flow and almost balanced proportions. The piece is simply made and the workmanship is slightly rough. The scarab functioned as a provider individualized amulet with a wish formula. The amulet should provide its owner with the protection of Horus. The piece was originally mounted or threaded. A similar wish formula can be found on Walters 42.8.",
    "provenance": "Henry Walters, Baltimore, 1913 [mode of acquisition unknown]; Walters Art Museum, 1931, by bequest.",
    "date": "664-525 BCE (Early Late Period)",
    "citationUrl": "https://purl.thewalters.org/art/42.65",
    "rightsUri": "CC0",
    "language": "en",
    "genreSpecific": [
        "Precious Stones & Gems",
        "scarabs",
        "amulets"
    ],
    "iiifBase": "https://art.thewalters.org/images/art/CUR_42.65_Bot_DD_RS2009.jpg",
    "thumbnailUrl": "https://art.thewalters.org/images/art/CUR_42.65_Bot_DD_RS2009.jpg",
    "largeImageUrl": "https://art.thewalters.org/images/art/CUR_42.65_Bot_DD_RS2009.jpg",
    "imageCount": 6,
    "pageCount": 6,
    "source": "import",
    "dimensions": [
        {
            "units": "cm",
            "width": 0.7,
            "height": 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)"
}

{
    "cul": "Egyptian",
    "inscriptions": "[Translation] May he be a favorite (in) the temple of Horus.",
    "dynasty": "26th Dynasty",
    "med": "black obsidian",
    "creator_ids": [
        "6182"
    ],
    "collection_ids": [
        "EGY"
    ],
    "exhibition_ids": []
}

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    "seq": 1,
    "pageIndex": 0,
    "type": "photo",
    "url": "https://art.thewalters.org/images/raw/CUR_42.65_Bot_DD_RS2009.jpg",
    "mediaId": "95e5f9cabf217dec"
}