Ancient Egyptian scarab from Badari dated 2181 – 2160 BC

Small black glazed faience scarab, base with design in raised relief. Back with head and plates shown, prothorax and elytra marked, legs indicated by incised line at sides.

Ancient Egyptian scarab from Badari dated 2181 – 2160 BC

Object details

  • Reference: BOLMG:1924.31.22
  • Material: faience
  • Culture: Dynasty 7 - 8
  • Period: Old Kingdom
  • Excavator: Guy Brunton
  • Dated: 2181 - 2160 BC
  • Object name: scarab
  • Dimensions: Length: 9mm , Width: 8mm , Depth: 6mm
  • Published references: Brunton Qau and Badari I pl.XXXIII 145 II pl.LXII reg
  • Site: Badari
  • Latitude: 26.9925
  • Longitude: 31.4156