Scaraboid (base)

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 made of glazed steatite dates from the New Kingdom (around 1479 to 1295 BC).

This picture shows the base of the scarab. It has been incised in hieroglyphs with the name of Thutmose III, king of Egypt around 1479 to 1425 BC.

Egyptian hieroglyphs were pictures representing objects or sounds. They were sacred symbols, and closely linked to religion. Complicated and difficult to write, different scripts were developed over time for legal and administrative writing and for daily use.

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Online ID:	000-190-002-234-C
Image Rights Holder:	National Museums Scotland
Project:	0098: National Museums Scotland Project description \| View all records in project
Ref:	National Museums Scotland A.1965.123
Date:	New Kingdom, 18th Dynasty New Kingdom: 18th Dynasty after reign of Thutmose III (around 1479 to 1295 BC)
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Dimensions:	0.44" L
What:	Scarab
Subject:	Scarabs
Who:	Thutmose III
Where:	Ancient Egypt
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Description:	Scarab, green-glazed steatite, in the form of a crouching falcon, incised on base with the name (prenomen) of Thutmose III: Ancient Egyptian, New Kingdom, 18th Dynasty
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