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 dates from around 924 to 715 BC.

This picture shows the base of the scarab. It has been incised with the name of Osorkon II, ruler around 924 to 889 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:	000-100-104-582-C
Image Rights Holder:	National Museums Scotland
Project:	0098: National Museums Scotland Project description \| View all records in project
Ref:	National Museums Scotland A.1935.176
Date:	3rd Intermediate Period, 22nd Dynasty 3rd Intermediate Period: 22nd Dynasty (around 924 to 715 BC)
Material:	Inscription: Amun-Bastet-mer, Osorkon
Dimensions:	0.69" L
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Subject:	Scarabs
Who:	Amun-Bastet-mer Osorkon II
Where:	Ancient Egypt
Event:
Description:	Scarab, decayed glazed steatite, incised on base with the name (nomen) of Osorkon II: Ancient Egyptian, 3rd Intermediate Period, 22nd Dynasty
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