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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 steatite dates from around 1295 to 1069 BC. This picture shows the base of the scaraboid. It has been incised with a crudely written hieroglyphic motif. Egyptian hieroglyphs were pictures representing objects or sounds. They were sacred symbols, and closely linked to religion. Complicated and difficult to write, different scripts were developed over time for legal and administrative writing and for daily use. Record detailsTo search on related items, click any linked text below.
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