Scarab

A scarab is an ancient Egyptian amulet in the form of a dung beetle, symbolic of regeneration. As time went on, scarabs developed into use as personal seals. This example of glazed steatite was found at Sedment in Egypt. It dates from the 2nd Intermediate Period, 15th or 16th Dynasty (around 1636 to 1528 BC).

This picture shows the base of the scarab. It has been incised with five concentric circles.

Carvings on the bases of scarabs include spiral designs, officials' names, friendly wishes or mottoes referring to places or gods. Historically, the most valuable scarabs are those which have royal names. These appear from the 11th Dynasty to the Late Period.

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Online ID:	000-190-004-327-C
Image Rights Holder:	National Museums Scotland
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Ref:	National Museums Scotland A.1921.1623
Date:	2nd Intermediate Period, 15th - 16th Dynasty 2nd Intermediate Period: 15th or 16th Dynasty (around 1636 to 1528 BC)
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Dimensions:	0.50" L
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Subject:	Scarabs / scarabs with decorated
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Where:	Ancient Egypt, Sedment Sidmant
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Description:	Scarab in green glazed steatite, with five concentric circles incised on the base: Ancient Egyptian, from Sedment, 2nd Intermediate Period, 15th - 16th Dynasty
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