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Source Description
This steatite scarab has a flat underside with a vertically arranged bottom design of symmetrical spiral scrolls. The design of the back is simple, the proportions of the top are almost balanced, and the workmanship of the piece is slightly rough.This scarab functioned as an amulet with a regenerative connotation. It was originally mounted or threaded.
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Document identity
localId
9103
label
Scarab with Spiral Scrolls
core
obj
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object
citationUrl
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4
Source metadata
id
9103
sourceUrl
contentType
object
stage
normalized
title
Scarab with Spiral Scrolls
description
This steatite scarab has a flat underside with a vertically arranged bottom design of symmetrical spiral scrolls. The design of the back is simple, the proportions of the top are almost balanced, and the workmanship of the piece is slightly rough.This scarab functioned as an amulet with a regenerative connotation. It was originally mounted or threaded.
provenance
Henry Walters, Baltimore [date and mode of acquisition unknown]; Walters Art Museum, 1931, by bequest.
date
ca. 1648-1539 BCE (Second Intermediate Period; Hyksos; late MB IIB)
citationUrl
rightsUri
CC0
language
en
genreSpecific
Precious Stones & Gems
scarabs
amulets
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4
pageCount
4
source
import
dimensions
units
cm
width
0.7
height
1
depth
1.3
dimensionsRaw
H: 1/4 x W: 3/8 x L: 1/2 in. (0.7 x 1 x 1.3 cm)
Source extras
dynasty
15th Dynasty
med
black-green steatite
creator_ids
6182
15541
collection_ids
EGY
ANE
exhibition_ids
none
Page inventory
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photo
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photo
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photo
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photo
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