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Scarab

1648–1540 BCE

Egypt, Haraga, Wadi I, no number, Second Intermediate period

(1648–1540 BCE)
Medium
turquoise-glazed steatite
Measurements
Overall: 1 cm (3/8 in.)
Credit Line
Gift of the British School of Archaeology in Egypt 1915.20
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Not on view
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A steatite carving, a soft stone with traces of turquoise glaze, depicts a scarab beetle. The oval insect features a weathered, cream-colored surface with dark cracks and pits throughout. Carved ridges at the top define the beetle's head and legs, while the main body forms a smooth, rounded dome. Subtle blue-green residue remains in the deep crevices, and the object is positioned upright against a dark, minimalist background.

Scarab

1648–1540 BCE

Egypt, Haraga, Wadi I, no number, Second Intermediate period (1648–1540 BCE)

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