Scarab with Representation of a Falcon ca. 1479–1425 New Kingdom The shape of the scarab is characteristic for scarabs of early Dynasty 18. The falcon as we see it here, with its elevated wings spread wide open and the wingtips joined above its head, appears as primary motif on scarabs during the reign of Hatshepsut (ca. 1473–1458 ) (MMA , MMA ). It evolved from the motif of the royal cartouche to which falcon wings are attached, as seen on scarabs inscribed for pharaohs of early Dynasty 18 (for example MMA ). This scarab most likely dates to the reign of Thutm
Scarab with Representation of a Falcon ca. 1479–1425 New Kingdom The shape of the scarab is characteristic for scarabs of early Dynasty 18. The falcon as we see it here, with its elevated wings spread wide open and the wingtips joined above its head, appears as primary motif on scarabs during the reign of Hatshepsut (ca. 1473–1458 ) (MMA , MMA ). It evolved from the motif of the royal cartouche to which falcon wings are attached, as seen on scarabs inscribed for pharaohs of early Dynasty 18 (for example MMA ). This scarab most likely dates to the reign of Thutmose III (ca. 1479–1425 ). The manner in which the details of this falcon is incised is also found on scarabs with similar decorations bearing the throne name of this Scarab with Representation of a Falcon 557073
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