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Source Description
The scarab, the ancient Egyptian symbol of regeneration and rebirth, was a very popular motif in jewelry. This sacred beetle was connected to the sun-god Khepri, who could appear in the form of a scarab and was also associated with resurrection. This ring features an amethyst scarab, which can be rotated to reveal a hieroglyphic inscription chased on its gold mount. It reads "Butler of Nefer-her: Hebi," which identifies the pieces as the property of a royal servant.
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Document identity
localId
28940
label
Scarab Ring
core
obj
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object
citationUrl
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7
Source metadata
id
28940
sourceUrl
contentType
object
stage
normalized
title
Scarab Ring
description
The scarab, the ancient Egyptian symbol of regeneration and rebirth, was a very popular motif in jewelry. This sacred beetle was connected to the sun-god Khepri, who could appear in the form of a scarab and was also associated with resurrection. This ring features an amethyst scarab, which can be rotated to reveal a hieroglyphic inscription chased on its gold mount. It reads "Butler of Nefer-her: Hebi," which identifies the pieces as the property of a royal servant.
provenance
Children of Robert Garrett, Baltimore [date and mode of acquisition unknown]; Walters Art Museum, 1964, by gift.
date
1794-1648 BC (Middle Kingdom)
citationUrl
rightsUri
CC0
language
en
genreSpecific
Gold, Silver & Jewelry
finger rings
scarabs
imageCount
7
pageCount
7
source
import
dimensions
units
cm
width
1
height
1.6
depth
2.2
dimensionsRaw
H: 3/8 x W: 5/8 x L: 7/8 in. (1 x 1.55 x 2.15 cm)
Source extras
inscriptions
[Translation] Butler of Nefer-her: Hebi.
dynasty
13th Dynasty
med
gold, amethyst
creator_ids
6182
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EGY
JWL
exhibition_ids
1954
2054
2227
2507
2513
2704
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