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Source Description
This steatite scarab is the bezel of a finger ring. Its flat underside is incised with a vertically arranged design of a pair of facing, connected "Udjat" eyes with script signs below. The design of the back of the scarab is simple with short and aligned carved side-notches and a well proportioned layout. The workmanship of the piece is slightly rough and it is not very carefully made.This scarab originally functioned as an amulet. It should protect the life and regeneration of its owner and provide divine support. The piece was originally mounted or threaded.The very stylized shape of "Udjat"-eye-pair was common in the late Middle Kingdom and the Second Intermediate Period.
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Document identity
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3908
label
Scarab with ""Udjat"" Eyes
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Source metadata
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3908
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title
Scarab with ""Udjat"" Eyes
description
This steatite scarab is the bezel of a finger ring. Its flat underside is incised with a vertically arranged design of a pair of facing, connected "Udjat" eyes with script signs below. The design of the back of the scarab is simple with short and aligned carved side-notches and a well proportioned layout. The workmanship of the piece is slightly rough and it is not very carefully made.This scarab originally functioned as an amulet. It should protect the life and regeneration of its owner and provide divine support. The piece was originally mounted or threaded.The very stylized shape of "Udjat"-eye-pair was common in the late Middle Kingdom and the Second Intermediate Period.
provenance
Henry Walters, Baltimore [date and mode of acquisition unknown]; Walters Art Museum, 1931, by bequest.
date
1648-1539 BCE (Second Intermediate Period; MB IIB)
citationUrl
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CC0
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en
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Precious Stones & Gems
scarabs
amulets
finger rings
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6
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6
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import
dimensions
units
cm
width
0.9
height
1.8
depth
2.4
dimensionsRaw
H: 3/8 x W: 11/16 x L: 15/16 in. (0.9 x 1.8 x 2.4 cm)
Source extras
cul
Egyptian
inscriptions
[Inscription] Pair of connected Udjat eyes
which face each other
dynasty
15th Dynasty
med
light brown steatite with green-blue glaze and bronze setting
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15541
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EGY
ANE
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none
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