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 of glazed faience possibly dates from around 1295 BC to 1069 BC.

This picture shows the back of the scaraboid. It has been incised with hieroglyphs, possibly sportive writing of the name of Amenhotep III, ruler around 1382 to 1344 BC.

Religious and secular life were intertwined in ancient Egypt. The king (known as pharaoh from the time of the New Kingdom) was also considered to be several gods. Objects inscribed with the names of kings could function as amulets, and need not date to their reigns.

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Online ID:	000-190-002-018-C
Image Rights Holder:	National Museums Scotland
Project:	0098: National Museums Scotland Project description \| View all records in project
Ref:	National Museums Scotland A.1965.179
Date:	New Kingdom Possibly New Kingdom: 19th or 20th Dynasty (around 1295 BC to 1069 BC)
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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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