Scarab with Papryus Plant Decoration ca. 1850–1640 Middle Kingdom During the late Middle Kingdom (late Dynasty 12–mid Dynasty 13, ca. 1850–1640 ), decorations on scarabs often show symmetric designs and combinations of signs and symbols that are nicely composed. This is also the case for floral and plant decorations, which consist of representations of papyrus plants, and lotus flowers and their buds. Plants are a popular theme on the underside of seal-amulets because they refer to life, renewal, and Scarab with Papryus Plant Decoration 557099

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