Ancient Egyptian scarab from Matmar dated 664 – 525 BC

Base with incised scroll design. Back has head, clypeus, prothorax and elytra shown. Legs indicated by one incised line along sides of scarab.

Ancient Egyptian scarab from Matmar dated 664 – 525 BC

Object details

  • Reference: BOLMG:1932.25.9
  • Material: faience
  • Culture: Dynasty 26
  • Period: Late Period
  • Excavator: Guy Brunton
  • Dated: 664 - 525 BC
  • Object name: scarab
  • Dimensions: Length: 17mm , Width: 12mm , Height: 7mm
  • Published references: Brunton Matmar p.91 pl.LXVII,5
  • Site: Matmar
  • Latitude: 27.1
  • Longitude: 31.333333