Scarab with the Representation of Fecundity Figures (Hapy) ca. 1802–1640 Middle Kingdom The underside of the scarab shows a pair of fecundity gods, identified by their protruding bellies. They may represent the Nile god Hapy, the personification of the annual inundation and therefore also one of the ancient Egyptian fertility gods. They are placed here on either side of hieroglyphs and within a decorative border of interlocking scrolls and Scarab with the Representation of Fecundity Figures (Hapy). ca. 1802–1640 Steatite. Middle Kingdom. From Egypt, Memphite Region, Li
Scarab with the Representation of Fecundity Figures (Hapy) ca. 1802–1640 Middle Kingdom The underside of the scarab shows a pair of fecundity gods, identified by their protruding bellies. They may represent the Nile god Hapy, the personification of the annual inundation and therefore also one of the ancient Egyptian fertility gods. They are placed here on either side of hieroglyphs and within a decorative border of interlocking scrolls and Scarab with the Representation of Fecundity Figures (Hapy). ca. 1802–1640 Steatite. Middle Kingdom. From Egypt, Memphite Region, Lisht North, cemetery south of pyramid, between Houses A1:2 & A2:4, Pit 333, MMA excavations, 1913–14. Dynasty 13
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