Ancient Egyptian scarab dated 1550 – 1069 BC

Green glazed steatite scarab with inscribed on base “neb maat re given” – the throne name of Amenhotep III. Inscription not fully intelligible.

Ancient Egyptian scarab dated 1550 – 1069 BC

Object details

  • Reference: BOLMG:1979.211.528
  • Material: steatite
  • Culture: Dynasty 18 - 20
  • Period: New Kingdom
  • Dated: 1550 - 1069 BC
  • Previous owner: John R. Ragdale
  • Object name: scarab
  • Dimensions: Length: 10mm , Width: 7mm , Depth: 4mm