Ancient Egyptian scarab from Tell Nabasha

Lapis lazuli uninscribed scarab. Split into two halves along the longitudinal axis. Through this axis runs a hole for threading which is bisected by the break. Incised lines mark the clypeus, pronotum, and elytra on the back of the scarab, and the legs on sides. Modern paper and glue adere to both broken faces of the scarab.

Ancient Egyptian scarab from Tell Nabasha

Object details

  • Reference: BOLMG:1886.28.78
  • Material: lapis lazuli
  • Excavator: W.M.F. Petrie
  • Object name: scarab
  • Dimensions: Length (top): 13mm , Width (top): 9mm , Depth (top): 4mm , Length (bottom): 13mm , Width (bottom): 9mm , Depth (bottom): 2mm
  • Published references: Petrie W M F Tanis 2 1888
  • Site: Tell Nabasha
  • Latitude: 30.86
  • Longitude: 31.910556