Caption

Scarab with a silhouette of a ruler on a throne. The scarab’s base shows a royal figure seated on a throne holding a scepter and a whip, possibly Osiris, with a second smaller standing figure. ca. 1550–1295 BC; New Kingdom, 18th Dynasty, Egypt. Scarab amulet; height 3.1 cm, width 2.2 cm., A group of small carved objects arranged in two horizontal rows on a light gray background, including a few oval pieces and a few rectangular pieces; the objects display carved designs such as symmetrical scroll-like patterns, raised central motifs, and stylized figures in low relief; colors visible include shades of brown, tan, beige, cream, and hints of darker brown and greenish patina on some surfaces; textures range from smooth polished areas to rougher, worn and chipped edges, with visible surface scratches and pitting on several pieces.

Credit line

Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A03_339

License type

Rights managed

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20.6Mb (815.2Kb) / 10.1in x 7.9in / 3024 x 2381 (300dpi)

Keywords

Scarab silhouette ruler throne scarab’s base royal figure seated throne holding scepter whip Osiris second smaller standing figure ca 1550–1295 Bc New Kingdom 18th Dynasty Egypt Scarab amulet height 3.1 cm width 2.2 cm group small carved objects arranged two horizontal rows light gray background oval pieces rectangular pieces objects display designs symmetrical scroll- patterns raised central motifs stylized figures low relief colors visible include shades brown tan beige cream hints darker brown greenish patina surfaces textures range smooth polished areas rougher worn chipped edges visible surface scratches pitting several pieces.