Scaraboid (front)

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 steatite dates from around 1295 to 1069 BC.

The scaraboid is shaped like a hedgehog.

Egyptian scarabs and scaraboids were carried by trade throughout the Mediterranean and into Mesopotamia. Greek and Etruscan imitations are also known.

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Online ID:	000-100-104-596-C
Image Rights Holder:	National Museums Scotland
Project:	0098: National Museums Scotland Project description \| View all records in project
Ref:	National Museums Scotland A.1965.178
Date:	New Kingdom, 19th - 20th Dynasty New Kingdom: 19th or 20th Dynasty (around 1295 to 1069 BC)
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Dimensions:	0.63" L
What:	Scaraboid
Subject:	Scarabs
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Where:	Ancient Egypt
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Description:	Scaraboid, yellow-glazed steatite, shaped as a hedgehog, incised on base with crudely written hieroglyphic motif: Ancient Egyptian, New Kingdom, 19th - 20th Dynasty
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