Scarab Inscribed With a Protective Motif, ca. 1550–1458

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Scarab Inscribed With a Protective Motif, New Kingdom, Dynasty 18, early, ca. 1550–1458 , From Egypt, Upper Egypt, Thebes, Asasif, Carnarvon/Carter excavations, 1911, Glazed steatite, L. cm (9/16 in); w. cm (1/2 in); th. cm (5/16 in), The scarab's base depicts a falcon-headed sphinx wearing the 'atef' crown while subduing an enemy of Egypt. The falcon represents Re-Herakhti - the god Horus when he is merged with the sun

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Size: 4536px × 5126px
Photo credit: © Artokoloro / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
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