A New-Kingdom Scarab with the name of Amon-Ra
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A New-Kingdom Scarab with the name of Amon-Ra
A New-Kingdom Scarab with the name of Amon-Ra
Date ca. 1550-1525 BCE
Period New-Kingdom
Origin London, consignment
Medium glazed steatite
Dimension 1.3 x 0.9 x 0.6 cm (0¹/₂ x 0³/₈ x 0¹/₄ inches)
The engraved part is associated with the rising sun and regeneration. This scarab is inscribed on the underside with the name of the sun god Amun-Ra, placed beneath a large lotus bud and above a nb sign, the hieroglyph for Lord. Cable border. Pierced lengthwise. Beautiful conservation.
COMPARANDA
Two swivel ring with similar scarab from The Chantress of Amun, Henettawy, died in around 1000 BCE, Metropolitan Museum NY, 25.3.192. The tumb was excavated in 1923-24
COMPARANDA
Two swivel ring with similar scarab from The Chantress of Amun, Henettawy, died in around 1000 BCE, Metropolitan Museum NY, 25.3.192. The tumb was excavated in 1923-24
Date: ca. 1550-1525 BCE
Period: New-Kingdom
Origin: London, consignment
Medium: glazed steatite
Dimension: 1.3 x 0.9 x 0.6 cm (0¹/₂ x 0³/₈ x 0¹/₄ inches)
Provenance: Old private collection of a Lady, prior 1980s
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