Ancient Egyptian scarab from Badari dated 1650 – 1550 BC

Steatite scarab. Base inscribed with decorative cartouche at top and bottom and in centre is a concentric ring flanked on either side by a nfr sign. On the back, head, clypeus and plates shown. Division between prothorax and elytra marked by nicks at sides. Legs slightly raised and front legs notched.

Ancient Egyptian scarab from Badari dated 1650 – 1550 BC

Object details

  • Latitude: 26.9925
  • Longitude: 31.4156