Ancient Egyptian scarab from Abydos dated 1985 – 1773 BC

Green jasper scarab. Back, clypheus and plates shown, prothorax and elytra marked. Legs indicated by incised lines and feathering. Base uninscribed.

Ancient Egyptian scarab from Abydos dated 1985 – 1773 BC

Object details

  • Reference: BOLMG:1913.45.6
  • Material: jasper
  • Culture: Dynasty 12
  • Period: Middle Kingdom
  • Dated: 1985 - 1773 BC
  • Object name: scarab
  • Dimensions: Length: 23mm , Width: 15mm , Depth: 11mm
  • Published references: Peet T E & Loat W L S Cemeteries of Abydos 1912 - 1913, 3, 1913 p.24, pl.VIII 7
  • Site: Abydos
  • Latitude: 26.185
  • Longitude: 31.918889