Scarab Inscribed with Hieroglyphs ca. 1740–1640 Middle Kingdom The majority of design scarabs of the late Middle Kingdom (late Dynasty 12–Dynasty 13, ca. 1850 –1640 ) are decorated with symmetric compositions of hieroglyphs and/or scrolls. These signs are not meant to form words but are chosen for their positive, protective meaning. This scarab shows the hieroglyph for gold (nub) and signs placed above it, in pairs to form a balanced Scarab Inscribed with Hieroglyphs. ca. 1740–1640 Blue glazed steatite. Middle Kingdom. From Egypt, Memphite Region, Lisht North, Ceme
Scarab Inscribed with Hieroglyphs ca. 1740–1640 Middle Kingdom The majority of design scarabs of the late Middle Kingdom (late Dynasty 12–Dynasty 13, ca. 1850 –1640 ) are decorated with symmetric compositions of hieroglyphs and/or scrolls. These signs are not meant to form words but are chosen for their positive, protective meaning. This scarab shows the hieroglyph for gold (nub) and signs placed above it, in pairs to form a balanced Scarab Inscribed with Hieroglyphs. ca. 1740–1640 Blue glazed steatite. Middle Kingdom. From Egypt, Memphite Region, Lisht North, Cemetery, MMA excavations, 1920–22. mid to late Dynasty 13
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