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

This picture shows the front of the scarab. Although in the outline shape of a dung beetle, it has the features of a crouching falcon.

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:	000-100-104-586-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
Event:
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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