Ancient Egyptian winged scarab amulet from Abydos dated 664 – 30 BC

faience winged scarab with holes for attachment to mummy wrapping or bead net.

Ancient Egyptian winged scarab amulet from Abydos dated 664 – 30 BC

Object details

  • Reference: INV:17241
  • Material: faience
  • Culture: Dynasty 26 - Ptolemaic Dynasty
  • Period: Late Period - Ptolemaic Period
  • Dated: 664 - 30 BC
  • Object name: winged scarab amulet
  • Dimensions: Length: 155mm , Width: 60mm , Depth: 10mm , Length (scarab): 60mm , Width (scarab): 35mm , Depth (scarab): 9mm , Length (wing 1): 55mm , Width (wing 1): 31mm , Depth (wing 1): 3mm , Len
  • Site: Abydos
  • Latitude: 26.185
  • Longitude: 31.918889