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Source Description
This steatite scarab has a flat underside inscribed with the throne name of Thutmosis III (1479-1425 BCE) and a sphinx trampling on an enemy. The scarab has a high back with a very detailed design of deeply incised lines. The design of the bottom is rough and poorly made, but the top is more elaborate. This piece functioned as a individualized amulet, and was originally mounted or threaded. The amulet should secure the royal authority and divine power for the king, and provide a private owner with his royal patronage and protection.
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Document identity
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9500
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Scarab with the Throne Name of Thutmosis III (1479-1425 BCE)
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Source metadata
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title
Scarab with the Throne Name of Thutmosis III (1479-1425 BCE)
description
This steatite scarab has a flat underside inscribed with the throne name of Thutmosis III (1479-1425 BCE) and a sphinx trampling on an enemy. The scarab has a high back with a very detailed design of deeply incised lines. The design of the bottom is rough and poorly made, but the top is more elaborate. This piece functioned as a individualized amulet, and was originally mounted or threaded. The amulet should secure the royal authority and divine power for the king, and provide a private owner with his royal patronage and protection.
provenance
Henry Walters, Baltimore [date and mode of acquisition unknown]; Walters Art Museum, 1931, by bequest.
date
1479-1425 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
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cm
width
0.8
height
1.4
depth
1.8
dimensionsRaw
H: 5/16 x W: 9/16 x L: 11/16 in. (0.8 x 1.4 x 1.8 cm)
Source extras
cul
Egyptian
inscriptions
[Translation] Throne name of King Thutmose III in a cartouche: Men-kheper-Re.
dynasty
18th Dynasty
reign
Thutmosis III (1479-1425 BC)
med
light red-brown steatite with green-blue glaze
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6182
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EGY
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none
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