Title
Winged scarab pectoral chain, from the tomb of Psusennes I
Caption
Winged scarab pectoral chain, from the tomb of Psusennes I, The scarab, representing the god Kheperi the rising sun, holds aloft a cartouche containing the name of the king. On the reverse is chapter 126 of the Book of the Dead calling on the gods of the solar barque of Re to protect the king. Reverse view. Egypt. Pharaonic, 3rd Intermediate period. 21st Dynasty, 1039 991 BC. Tanis w = 15.5 cms.
Credit line
Photo12/Universal Images Group/Werner Forman
Reference
UMG12A20_369
Model release
No
License type
Rights managed
Available size
29,5Mb (1,3Mb) / 9,3in x 12,3in / 2782 x 3703 (300dpi)