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A scaraboid is a seal amulet used by the ancient Egyptians. It is similar to a scarab, but lacks the naturalistic details of the dung beetle which were portrayed on scarabs. This example of glazed faience possibly dates from around 1295 BC to 1069 BC.

The scaraboid is in the shape of the head of a Nubian prisoner.

During the Middle Kingdom, Nubia was conquered by the Egyptians, providing a source of slaves and gold. However, during the Late Period, first the Nubians, and then later the Assyrians and Persians conquered Egypt.

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• Online ID: 000-100-104-597-C
• Image Rights Holder: National Museums Scotland
• Project: National Museums Scotland
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• Ref: National Museums Scotland  A.1965.179
• Date: New Kingdom
  Possibly New Kingdom: 19th or 20th Dynasty (around 1295 BC to 1069 BC)
  
• Material: Scaraboid
  
• Dimensions: 0.88" L
  
• What: Scaraboid
  
• Subject: Scarabs
  
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• Where: Ancient Egypt
  
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• Description: Scaraboid, green-glazed faience, shaped like head of a Nubian prisoner, incised on back with hieroglyphs, possibly sportive writing of prenomen of Amenhotep III: Ancient Egyptian, New Kingdom
  
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