Scaraboid

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 1539 to 1295 BC.

This side of the scaraboid has been carved with a hawk, snakes and a crocodile.

Many animals were worshipped by the Egyptians. The Egyptians believed that gods and goddesses could appear as human beings or as animals, or as humans with animal heads.

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Online ID:	000-190-002-016-C
Image Rights Holder:	National Museums Scotland
Project:	0098: National Museums Scotland Project description \| View all records in project
Ref:	National Museums Scotland A.1965.176
Date:	18th Dynasty New Kingdom: 18th Dynasty (around 1539 to 1295 BC)
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Dimensions:	0.69" L
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Subject:	Scarabs / seals
Who:
Where:	Ancient Egypt
Event:
Description:	Scaraboid in green glazed steatite, with a hawk, uraei and a crocodile engraved on the base: Ancient Egyptian, 18th Dynasty
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