Ancient Egyptian scarab from Abydos dated 1985 – 1773 BC

Uninscribed scarab. Base plain. Back shows beetle with head and clypeus stylized, prothorax and elytra marked, legs indicated by incised lines on sides. Perforated through length. From cemetery north east and north of Shunet el Zebib.

Ancient Egyptian scarab from Abydos dated 1985 – 1773 BC

Object details

  • Reference: BOLMG:1926.42.1.a
  • Material: amethyst
  • Culture: Dynasty 12
  • Period: Middle Kingdom
  • Dated: 1985 - 1773 BC
  • Object name: scarab
  • Dimensions: Length: 18mm , Width: 12mm , Depth: 8mm
  • Published references: Frankfort J E A 16 1930 pp.213 - 219
  • Site: Abydos
  • Latitude: 26.185
  • Longitude: 31.918889