Ancient Egyptian scarab from Matmar dated 664 – 525 BC

Blue glazed faience scarab with stylised plant design on base of four petals and leaves in a cross pattern. Back naturalistic. Head, clypeus, plates, prothorax and elytra with nicks at the shoulders shown. Legs undercut.

Ancient Egyptian scarab from Matmar dated 664 – 525 BC

Object details

  • Reference: BOLMG:1932.25.1
  • Material: faience
  • Culture: Dynasty 26
  • Period: Late Period
  • Excavator: Guy Brunton
  • Dated: 664 - 525 BC
  • Object name: scarab
  • Dimensions: Length: 17mm , Width: 13mm , Height: 7mm
  • Published references: Brunton Matmar p.91 pl.LXVII,6
  • Site: Matmar
  • Latitude: 27.1
  • Longitude: 31.333333