Scarab Inscribed with Hieroglyphs and Symbols ca. 1850–1640 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 center of the design shows the sema-tawy, the symbol of the unification of Egypt. It is flanked by crowned uraei and surrounded by pairs of vultures, papyrus plants, and Scarab Inscribed with Hieroglyphs and Symbols 557056

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