Scarab Inscribed with Hieroglyphs ca. 1760–1670 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 pairs of Red Crowns and bees, signs that are frequently used to form symmetric compositions. The other signs and symbols, such as the papyrus, the falcon, and the hieroglyphs for durability (djed) and beauty (nefer) reinforce the positive
Scarab Inscribed with Hieroglyphs ca. 1760–1670 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 pairs of Red Crowns and bees, signs that are frequently used to form symmetric compositions. The other signs and symbols, such as the papyrus, the falcon, and the hieroglyphs for durability (djed) and beauty (nefer) reinforce the positive message of the design. Scarab Inscribed with Hieroglyphs 545242
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