hieroglyphs on scarabs

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Canaanite - Scarab with "Udjat" Eyes - Walters 4239 - Bottom

Canaanite - Scarab with "Udjat" Eyes - Walters 4239 - Bottom

This steatite scarab is the bezel of a finger ring. Its flat underside is incised with a vertically arranged design of a pair of facing, connected "Udjat" eyes with script signs below. The design of the back of... More

Canaanite - Scarab with "Udjat" Eyes - Walters 4239 - Impression Detail

Canaanite - Scarab with "Udjat" Eyes - Walters 4239 - Impression Detai...

This steatite scarab is the bezel of a finger ring. Its flat underside is incised with a vertically arranged design of a pair of facing, connected "Udjat" eyes with script signs below. The design of the back of... More

Canaanite - Scarab with "Udjat" Eyes - Walters 4239 - Impression

Canaanite - Scarab with "Udjat" Eyes - Walters 4239 - Impression

This steatite scarab is the bezel of a finger ring. Its flat underside is incised with a vertically arranged design of a pair of facing, connected "Udjat" eyes with script signs below. The design of the back of... More

Canaanite - Scarab with "Udjat" Eyes - Walters 4239 - Transcription

Canaanite - Scarab with "Udjat" Eyes - Walters 4239 - Transcription

This steatite scarab is the bezel of a finger ring. Its flat underside is incised with a vertically arranged design of a pair of facing, connected "Udjat" eyes with script signs below. The design of the back of... More

Canaanite - Scarab with Cartouche of King Sheshi - Walters 4217 - Bottom

Canaanite - Scarab with Cartouche of King Sheshi - Walters 4217 - Bott...

The ancient Egyptians believed that the dung beetle, the Scarabaeus sacer, was one of the manifestations of the sun god. Representations of these beetles were used as amulets, and for ritual or administrative p... More

Canaanite - Scarab with Cartouche of King Sheshi - Walters 4217 - Impression Detail

Canaanite - Scarab with Cartouche of King Sheshi - Walters 4217 - Impr...

The ancient Egyptians believed that the dung beetle, the Scarabaeus sacer, was one of the manifestations of the sun god. Representations of these beetles were used as amulets, and for ritual or administrative p... More

Canaanite - Scarab with Cartouche of King Sheshi - Walters 4217 - Transcription

Canaanite - Scarab with Cartouche of King Sheshi - Walters 4217 - Tran...

The ancient Egyptians believed that the dung beetle, the Scarabaeus sacer, was one of the manifestations of the sun god. Representations of these beetles were used as amulets, and for ritual or administrative p... More

Canaanite - Scarab with Resting Griffon - Walters 42524 - Impression

Canaanite - Scarab with Resting Griffon - Walters 42524 - Impression

This faience scarab has a flat underside with a horizontally arranged design of a resting griffon with raised head, wings, and tail above a script sign. The piece was formed in a mold. The design of the back is... More

Egyptian - Commemorative Scarab of Amenhotep III - Walters 42206 - Impression (2)

Egyptian - Commemorative Scarab of Amenhotep III - Walters 42206 - Imp...

The ancient Egyptians believed that the dung beetle, the Scarabaeus sacer, was one of the manifestations of the sun god. Representations of these beetles were used as amulets, and for ritual or administrative p... More

Egyptian - Commemorative Scarab of Amenhotep III - Walters 42206 - Impression

Egyptian - Commemorative Scarab of Amenhotep III - Walters 42206 - Imp...

The ancient Egyptians believed that the dung beetle, the Scarabaeus sacer, was one of the manifestations of the sun god. Representations of these beetles were used as amulets, and for ritual or administrative p... More

Egyptian - Commemorative Scarab of Amenhotep III - Walters 42206 - Transcription

Egyptian - Commemorative Scarab of Amenhotep III - Walters 42206 - Tra...

The ancient Egyptians believed that the dung beetle, the Scarabaeus sacer, was one of the manifestations of the sun god. Representations of these beetles were used as amulets, and for ritual or administrative p... More

Egyptian - Dwarf Scaraboid - Walters 4250 - Impression Detail

Egyptian - Dwarf Scaraboid - Walters 4250 - Impression Detail

Oval plaques with images of humans or animals instead of a scarab beetle are named "scaraboid." This small example shows a female (?) dwarf executed in high relief. The bottom inscription has the name of the go... More

Egyptian - Dwarf Scaraboid - Walters 4250 - Reverse

Egyptian - Dwarf Scaraboid - Walters 4250 - Reverse

Oval plaques with images of humans or animals instead of a scarab beetle are named "scaraboid." This small example shows a female (?) dwarf executed in high relief. The bottom inscription has the name of the go... More

Egyptian - Dwarf Scaraboid - Walters 4250 - Side A

Egyptian - Dwarf Scaraboid - Walters 4250 - Side A

Oval plaques with images of humans or animals instead of a scarab beetle are named "scaraboid." This small example shows a female (?) dwarf executed in high relief. The bottom inscription has the name of the go... More

Egyptian - Dwarf Scaraboid - Walters 4250 - Transcription

Egyptian - Dwarf Scaraboid - Walters 4250 - Transcription

Oval plaques with images of humans or animals instead of a scarab beetle are named "scaraboid." This small example shows a female (?) dwarf executed in high relief. The bottom inscription has the name of the go... More

Egyptian - Heart Scarab - Walters 4281 - Bottom

Egyptian - Heart Scarab - Walters 4281 - Bottom

This serpentine scarab has a flat underside with a vertically arranged inscription with the text from spell 30B of the "Book of the Dead." The back of the scarab has a detailed design with a polished surface an... More

Egyptian - Heart Scarab - Walters 4281 - Impression (2)

Egyptian - Heart Scarab - Walters 4281 - Impression (2)

This serpentine scarab has a flat underside with a vertically arranged inscription with the text from spell 30B of the "Book of the Dead." The back of the scarab has a detailed design with a polished surface an... More

Egyptian - Heart Scarab - Walters 4281 - Impression

Egyptian - Heart Scarab - Walters 4281 - Impression

This serpentine scarab has a flat underside with a vertically arranged inscription with the text from spell 30B of the "Book of the Dead." The back of the scarab has a detailed design with a polished surface an... More

Egyptian - Heart Scarab - Walters 4281 - Transcription

Egyptian - Heart Scarab - Walters 4281 - Transcription

This serpentine scarab has a flat underside with a vertically arranged inscription with the text from spell 30B of the "Book of the Dead." The back of the scarab has a detailed design with a polished surface an... More

Egyptian - Heart Scarab of Bak-en-Djehuti - Walters 42380 - Bottom

Egyptian - Heart Scarab of Bak-en-Djehuti - Walters 42380 - Bottom

The ancient Egyptians believed that the dung beetle, the Scarabaeus sacer, was one of the manifestations of the sun god. Representations of these beetles were used as amulets, and for ritual or administrative p... More

Egyptian - Heart Scarab of Bak-en-Djehuti - Walters 42380 - Impression (2)

Egyptian - Heart Scarab of Bak-en-Djehuti - Walters 42380 - Impression...

The ancient Egyptians believed that the dung beetle, the Scarabaeus sacer, was one of the manifestations of the sun god. Representations of these beetles were used as amulets, and for ritual or administrative p... More

Egyptian - Heart Scarab of Bak-en-Djehuti - Walters 42380 - Impression Detail (2)

Egyptian - Heart Scarab of Bak-en-Djehuti - Walters 42380 - Impression...

The ancient Egyptians believed that the dung beetle, the Scarabaeus sacer, was one of the manifestations of the sun god. Representations of these beetles were used as amulets, and for ritual or administrative p... More

Egyptian - Heart Scarab of Bak-en-Djehuti - Walters 42380 - Impression Detail

Egyptian - Heart Scarab of Bak-en-Djehuti - Walters 42380 - Impression...

The ancient Egyptians believed that the dung beetle, the Scarabaeus sacer, was one of the manifestations of the sun god. Representations of these beetles were used as amulets, and for ritual or administrative p... More

Egyptian - Heart Scarab of Bak-en-Djehuti - Walters 42380 - Impression

Egyptian - Heart Scarab of Bak-en-Djehuti - Walters 42380 - Impression

The ancient Egyptians believed that the dung beetle, the Scarabaeus sacer, was one of the manifestations of the sun god. Representations of these beetles were used as amulets, and for ritual or administrative p... More

Egyptian - Heart Scarab of Bak-en-Djehuti - Walters 42380 - Transcription (2)

Egyptian - Heart Scarab of Bak-en-Djehuti - Walters 42380 - Transcript...

The ancient Egyptians believed that the dung beetle, the Scarabaeus sacer, was one of the manifestations of the sun god. Representations of these beetles were used as amulets, and for ritual or administrative p... More

Egyptian - Heart Scarab of Bak-en-Djehuti - Walters 42380 - Transcription

Egyptian - Heart Scarab of Bak-en-Djehuti - Walters 42380 - Transcript...

The ancient Egyptians believed that the dung beetle, the Scarabaeus sacer, was one of the manifestations of the sun god. Representations of these beetles were used as amulets, and for ritual or administrative p... More

Egyptian - Heart Scarab of Hati-iay - Walters 4230 - Back

Egyptian - Heart Scarab of Hati-iay - Walters 4230 - Back

During the process of mummification, amulets of different kinds were placed on the body or wrapped in the mummy bindings to protect the deceased from the dangers of the underworld. At the center of these arrang... More

Egyptian - Heart Scarab of Hati-iay - Walters 4230 - Bottom

Egyptian - Heart Scarab of Hati-iay - Walters 4230 - Bottom

During the process of mummification, amulets of different kinds were placed on the body or wrapped in the mummy bindings to protect the deceased from the dangers of the underworld. At the center of these arrang... More

Egyptian - Heart Scarab of Hati-iay - Walters 4230 - Impression (2)

Egyptian - Heart Scarab of Hati-iay - Walters 4230 - Impression (2)

During the process of mummification, amulets of different kinds were placed on the body or wrapped in the mummy bindings to protect the deceased from the dangers of the underworld. At the center of these arrang... More

Egyptian - Heart Scarab of Hati-iay - Walters 4230 - Impression

Egyptian - Heart Scarab of Hati-iay - Walters 4230 - Impression

During the process of mummification, amulets of different kinds were placed on the body or wrapped in the mummy bindings to protect the deceased from the dangers of the underworld. At the center of these arrang... More

Egyptian - Heart Scarab with Deceased Adoring Osiris - Walters 4283 - Impression (2)

Egyptian - Heart Scarab with Deceased Adoring Osiris - Walters 4283 - ...

This steatite pendant is suspended by a perforated tang. Stone inlays are set in black paste. On the front is a beetle with outstretched legs in high relief. On the flat reverse tiny inlays filled the recessed ... More

Egyptian - Heart Scarab with Deceased Adoring Osiris - Walters 4283 - Impression Detail

Egyptian - Heart Scarab with Deceased Adoring Osiris - Walters 4283 - ...

This steatite pendant is suspended by a perforated tang. Stone inlays are set in black paste. On the front is a beetle with outstretched legs in high relief. On the flat reverse tiny inlays filled the recessed ... More

Egyptian - Heart Scarab with Deceased Adoring Osiris - Walters 4283 - Impression

Egyptian - Heart Scarab with Deceased Adoring Osiris - Walters 4283 - ...

This steatite pendant is suspended by a perforated tang. Stone inlays are set in black paste. On the front is a beetle with outstretched legs in high relief. On the flat reverse tiny inlays filled the recessed ... More

Egyptian - Heart Scarab with Deceased Adoring Osiris - Walters 4283 - Transcription

Egyptian - Heart Scarab with Deceased Adoring Osiris - Walters 4283 - ...

This steatite pendant is suspended by a perforated tang. Stone inlays are set in black paste. On the front is a beetle with outstretched legs in high relief. On the flat reverse tiny inlays filled the recessed ... More

Egyptian - Private Name Seal of Reni-seneb - Walters 4240 - Bottom

Egyptian - Private Name Seal of Reni-seneb - Walters 4240 - Bottom

This steatite scarab is inscribed on the flat underside with vertically arranged column writing that name an individual and make a statement of social status. The top is carved with a detailed design in deep li... More

Egyptian - Private Name Seal of Reni-seneb - Walters 4240 - Impression Detail

Egyptian - Private Name Seal of Reni-seneb - Walters 4240 - Impression...

This steatite scarab is inscribed on the flat underside with vertically arranged column writing that name an individual and make a statement of social status. The top is carved with a detailed design in deep li... More

Egyptian - Private Name Seal of Reni-seneb - Walters 4240 - Impression

Egyptian - Private Name Seal of Reni-seneb - Walters 4240 - Impression

This steatite scarab is inscribed on the flat underside with vertically arranged column writing that name an individual and make a statement of social status. The top is carved with a detailed design in deep li... More

Egyptian - Private Name Seal of Reni-seneb - Walters 4240 - Transcription

Egyptian - Private Name Seal of Reni-seneb - Walters 4240 - Transcript...

This steatite scarab is inscribed on the flat underside with vertically arranged column writing that name an individual and make a statement of social status. The top is carved with a detailed design in deep li... More

Egyptian - Ring Bezel - Walters 42389 - Impression

Egyptian - Ring Bezel - Walters 42389 - Impression

A scarab carved of light brown steatite with a thick gold rim around the bottom edge. A lip of gold, pressed around the scarab to hold it in place, is drawn out to form hoop-sockets. Carved into the back of the... More

Egyptian - Ring with Scarab - Walters 542208 - Impression Detail

Egyptian - Ring with Scarab - Walters 542208 - Impression Detail

In this type of ring the scarab bezel is fastened by passing the ends of the bronze hoop, pulled out into fine wire, through the perforation, and twisting them around the hoop on the opposite side. The face of ... More

Egyptian - Ring with Scarab - Walters 542208 - Impression

Egyptian - Ring with Scarab - Walters 542208 - Impression

In this type of ring the scarab bezel is fastened by passing the ends of the bronze hoop, pulled out into fine wire, through the perforation, and twisting them around the hoop on the opposite side. The face of ... More

Egyptian - Ring with Scarab - Walters 542208 - Transcription

Egyptian - Ring with Scarab - Walters 542208 - Transcription

In this type of ring the scarab bezel is fastened by passing the ends of the bronze hoop, pulled out into fine wire, through the perforation, and twisting them around the hoop on the opposite side. The face of ... More

Egyptian - Scarab - Walters 42376 - Impression Detail (2)

Egyptian - Scarab - Walters 42376 - Impression Detail (2)

The ancient Egyptians believed that the dung beetle, the Scarabaeus sacer, was one of the manifestations of the sun god. Representations of these beetles were used as amulets, and for ritual or administrative p... More

Egyptian - Scarab - Walters 42376 - Impression Detail

Egyptian - Scarab - Walters 42376 - Impression Detail

The ancient Egyptians believed that the dung beetle, the Scarabaeus sacer, was one of the manifestations of the sun god. Representations of these beetles were used as amulets, and for ritual or administrative p... More

Egyptian - Scarab - Walters 42376 - Impression

Egyptian - Scarab - Walters 42376 - Impression

The ancient Egyptians believed that the dung beetle, the Scarabaeus sacer, was one of the manifestations of the sun god. Representations of these beetles were used as amulets, and for ritual or administrative p... More

Egyptian - Scarab - Walters 42376 - Transcription

Egyptian - Scarab - Walters 42376 - Transcription

The ancient Egyptians believed that the dung beetle, the Scarabaeus sacer, was one of the manifestations of the sun god. Representations of these beetles were used as amulets, and for ritual or administrative p... More

Egyptian - Scarab Amulet - Walters 4214 - Bottom (2)

Egyptian - Scarab Amulet - Walters 4214 - Bottom (2)

The ancient Egyptians believed that the dung beetle, the Scarabaeus sacer, was one of the manifestations of the sun god. Representations of these beetles were used as amulets, and for ritual or administrative p... More

Egyptian - Scarab Amulet - Walters 4214 - Bottom

Egyptian - Scarab Amulet - Walters 4214 - Bottom

The ancient Egyptians believed that the dung beetle, the Scarabaeus sacer, was one of the manifestations of the sun god. Representations of these beetles were used as amulets, and for ritual or administrative p... More

Egyptian - Scarab Amulet - Walters 4214 - Impression Detail

Egyptian - Scarab Amulet - Walters 4214 - Impression Detail

The ancient Egyptians believed that the dung beetle, the Scarabaeus sacer, was one of the manifestations of the sun god. Representations of these beetles were used as amulets, and for ritual or administrative p... More

Egyptian - Scarab Amulet - Walters 4214 - Transcription

Egyptian - Scarab Amulet - Walters 4214 - Transcription

The ancient Egyptians believed that the dung beetle, the Scarabaeus sacer, was one of the manifestations of the sun god. Representations of these beetles were used as amulets, and for ritual or administrative p... More

Egyptian - Scarab Amulet - Walters 422 - Bottom

Egyptian - Scarab Amulet - Walters 422 - Bottom

The ancient Egyptians believed that the dung beetle, the Scarabaeus sacer, was one of the manifestations of the sun god. Representations of these beetles were used as amulets, and for ritual or administrative p... More

Egyptian - Scarab Amulet - Walters 422 - Impression

Egyptian - Scarab Amulet - Walters 422 - Impression

The ancient Egyptians believed that the dung beetle, the Scarabaeus sacer, was one of the manifestations of the sun god. Representations of these beetles were used as amulets, and for ritual or administrative p... More

Egyptian - Scarab Amulet - Walters 4225 - Bottom (2)

Egyptian - Scarab Amulet - Walters 4225 - Bottom (2)

The amulet should provide its owner with continual (oval frame) perfection and prosperity, as well as all-inclusive renewal (spiral scrolls).

Egyptian - Scarab Amulet - Walters 4225 - Bottom

Egyptian - Scarab Amulet - Walters 4225 - Bottom

The amulet should provide its owner with continual (oval frame) perfection and prosperity, as well as all-inclusive renewal (spiral scrolls).

Egyptian - Scarab Amulet - Walters 4225 - Impression Detail

Egyptian - Scarab Amulet - Walters 4225 - Impression Detail

The amulet should provide its owner with continual (oval frame) perfection and prosperity, as well as all-inclusive renewal (spiral scrolls).

Egyptian - Scarab Amulet - Walters 4225 - Transcription

Egyptian - Scarab Amulet - Walters 4225 - Transcription

The amulet should provide its owner with continual (oval frame) perfection and prosperity, as well as all-inclusive renewal (spiral scrolls).

Egyptian - Scarab Amulet - Walters 4241 - Bottom

Egyptian - Scarab Amulet - Walters 4241 - Bottom

Some of the hieroglyphic signs have a cryptographic determination as an Amun's trigram: the feather represents "j" in exchange for the reed-leaf, the Maat-figure stands for "m," and the beetle for "n" (derived ... More

Egyptian - Scarab Amulet - Walters 4241 - Impression Detail

Egyptian - Scarab Amulet - Walters 4241 - Impression Detail

Some of the hieroglyphic signs have a cryptographic determination as an Amun's trigram: the feather represents "j" in exchange for the reed-leaf, the Maat-figure stands for "m," and the beetle for "n" (derived ... More

Egyptian - Scarab Amulet - Walters 4241 - Transcription

Egyptian - Scarab Amulet - Walters 4241 - Transcription

Some of the hieroglyphic signs have a cryptographic determination as an Amun's trigram: the feather represents "j" in exchange for the reed-leaf, the Maat-figure stands for "m," and the beetle for "n" (derived ... More

Egyptian - Scarab Amulet - Walters 4251 - Impression

Egyptian - Scarab Amulet - Walters 4251 - Impression

The ancient Egyptians believed that the dung beetle, the Scarabaeus sacer, was one of the manifestations of the sun god. Representations of these beetles were used as amulets, and for ritual or administrative p... More

Egyptian - Scarab Amulet - Walters 4258 - Impression

Egyptian - Scarab Amulet - Walters 4258 - Impression

The ancient Egyptians believed that the dung beetle, the Scarabaeus sacer, was one of the manifestations of the sun god. Representations of these beetles were used as amulets, and for ritual or administrative p... More

Egyptian - Scarab from Egyptian-Style Necklace - Walters 57153013 - Impression Detail A

Egyptian - Scarab from Egyptian-Style Necklace - Walters 57153013 - Im...

The ancient Egyptians believed that the dung beetle, the Scarabaeus sacer, was one of the manifestations of the sun god. Representations of these beetles were used as amulets, and for ritual or administrative p... More

Egyptian - Scarab from Egyptian-Style Necklace - Walters 57153013 - Impression Detail B

Egyptian - Scarab from Egyptian-Style Necklace - Walters 57153013 - Im...

The ancient Egyptians believed that the dung beetle, the Scarabaeus sacer, was one of the manifestations of the sun god. Representations of these beetles were used as amulets, and for ritual or administrative p... More

Egyptian - Scarab from Egyptian-Style Necklace - Walters 57153013 - Impression

Egyptian - Scarab from Egyptian-Style Necklace - Walters 57153013 - Im...

The ancient Egyptians believed that the dung beetle, the Scarabaeus sacer, was one of the manifestations of the sun god. Representations of these beetles were used as amulets, and for ritual or administrative p... More

Egyptian - Scarab from Egyptian-Style Necklace - Walters 57153013 - Transcription

Egyptian - Scarab from Egyptian-Style Necklace - Walters 57153013 - Tr...

The ancient Egyptians believed that the dung beetle, the Scarabaeus sacer, was one of the manifestations of the sun god. Representations of these beetles were used as amulets, and for ritual or administrative p... More

Egyptian - Scarab of Akhenaten - Walters 4271 - Bottom (2)

Egyptian - Scarab of Akhenaten - Walters 4271 - Bottom (2)

This amulet should secure Akhenaten's epiphany, as well as his royal authority, and guarantee for a private owner his royal patronage.

Egyptian - Scarab of Akhenaten - Walters 4271 - Bottom

Egyptian - Scarab of Akhenaten - Walters 4271 - Bottom

This amulet should secure Akhenaten's epiphany, as well as his royal authority, and guarantee for a private owner his royal patronage.

Egyptian - Scarab of Akhenaten - Walters 4271 - Impression Detail

Egyptian - Scarab of Akhenaten - Walters 4271 - Impression Detail

This amulet should secure Akhenaten's epiphany, as well as his royal authority, and guarantee for a private owner his royal patronage.

Egyptian - Scarab of Akhenaten - Walters 4271 - Transcription

Egyptian - Scarab of Akhenaten - Walters 4271 - Transcription

This amulet should secure Akhenaten's epiphany, as well as his royal authority, and guarantee for a private owner his royal patronage.

Egyptian - Scarab of Hatshepsut - Walters 4260 - Bottom (2)

Egyptian - Scarab of Hatshepsut - Walters 4260 - Bottom (2)

The ancient Egyptians believed that the dung beetle, the Scarabaeus sacer, was one of the manifestations of the sun god. Representations of these beetles were used as amulets, and for ritual or administrative p... More

Egyptian - Scarab of Hatshepsut - Walters 4260 - Impression Detail

Egyptian - Scarab of Hatshepsut - Walters 4260 - Impression Detail

The ancient Egyptians believed that the dung beetle, the Scarabaeus sacer, was one of the manifestations of the sun god. Representations of these beetles were used as amulets, and for ritual or administrative p... More

Egyptian - Scarab of Hatshepsut - Walters 4260 - Transcription

Egyptian - Scarab of Hatshepsut - Walters 4260 - Transcription

The ancient Egyptians believed that the dung beetle, the Scarabaeus sacer, was one of the manifestations of the sun god. Representations of these beetles were used as amulets, and for ritual or administrative p... More

Egyptian - Scarab of Imeni - Walters 4221 - Bottom

Egyptian - Scarab of Imeni - Walters 4221 - Bottom

The ancient Egyptians believed that the dung beetle, the Scarabaeus sacer, was one of the manifestations of the sun god. Representations of these beetles were used as amulets, and for ritual or administrative p... More

Egyptian - Scarab of Imeni - Walters 4221 - Impression Detail

Egyptian - Scarab of Imeni - Walters 4221 - Impression Detail

The ancient Egyptians believed that the dung beetle, the Scarabaeus sacer, was one of the manifestations of the sun god. Representations of these beetles were used as amulets, and for ritual or administrative p... More

Egyptian - Scarab of Imeni - Walters 4221 - Transcription

Egyptian - Scarab of Imeni - Walters 4221 - Transcription

The ancient Egyptians believed that the dung beetle, the Scarabaeus sacer, was one of the manifestations of the sun god. Representations of these beetles were used as amulets, and for ritual or administrative p... More

Egyptian - Scarab of Neferu-Re - Walters 4256 - Bottom (2)

Egyptian - Scarab of Neferu-Re - Walters 4256 - Bottom (2)

The ancient Egyptians believed that the dung beetle, the Scarabaeus sacer, was one of the manifestations of the sun god. Representations of these beetles were used as amulets, and for ritual or administrative p... More

Egyptian - Scarab of Neferu-Re - Walters 4256 - Bottom

Egyptian - Scarab of Neferu-Re - Walters 4256 - Bottom

The ancient Egyptians believed that the dung beetle, the Scarabaeus sacer, was one of the manifestations of the sun god. Representations of these beetles were used as amulets, and for ritual or administrative p... More

Egyptian - Scarab of Neferu-Re - Walters 4256 - Impression Detail

Egyptian - Scarab of Neferu-Re - Walters 4256 - Impression Detail

The ancient Egyptians believed that the dung beetle, the Scarabaeus sacer, was one of the manifestations of the sun god. Representations of these beetles were used as amulets, and for ritual or administrative p... More

Egyptian - Scarab of Neferu-Re - Walters 4256 - Transcription

Egyptian - Scarab of Neferu-Re - Walters 4256 - Transcription

The ancient Egyptians believed that the dung beetle, the Scarabaeus sacer, was one of the manifestations of the sun god. Representations of these beetles were used as amulets, and for ritual or administrative p... More

Egyptian - Scarab of Ramesses II - Walters 4231 - Bottom (2)

Egyptian - Scarab of Ramesses II - Walters 4231 - Bottom (2)

The ancient Egyptians believed that the dung beetle, the Scarabaeus sacer, was one of the manifestations of the sun god. Representations of these beetles were used as amulets, and for ritual or administrative p... More

Egyptian - Scarab of Ramesses II - Walters 4231 - Bottom

Egyptian - Scarab of Ramesses II - Walters 4231 - Bottom

The ancient Egyptians believed that the dung beetle, the Scarabaeus sacer, was one of the manifestations of the sun god. Representations of these beetles were used as amulets, and for ritual or administrative p... More

Egyptian - Scarab of Ramesses II - Walters 4231 - Impression Detail

Egyptian - Scarab of Ramesses II - Walters 4231 - Impression Detail

The ancient Egyptians believed that the dung beetle, the Scarabaeus sacer, was one of the manifestations of the sun god. Representations of these beetles were used as amulets, and for ritual or administrative p... More

Egyptian - Scarab of Ramesses II - Walters 4231 - Transcription

Egyptian - Scarab of Ramesses II - Walters 4231 - Transcription

The ancient Egyptians believed that the dung beetle, the Scarabaeus sacer, was one of the manifestations of the sun god. Representations of these beetles were used as amulets, and for ritual or administrative p... More

Egyptian - Scarab of Sheshi - Walters 4215 - Bottom (2)

Egyptian - Scarab of Sheshi - Walters 4215 - Bottom (2)

The ancient Egyptians believed that the dung beetle, the Scarabaeus sacer, was one of the manifestations of the sun god. Representations of these beetles were used as amulets, and for ritual or administrative p... More

Egyptian - Scarab of Sheshi - Walters 4215 - Bottom

Egyptian - Scarab of Sheshi - Walters 4215 - Bottom

The ancient Egyptians believed that the dung beetle, the Scarabaeus sacer, was one of the manifestations of the sun god. Representations of these beetles were used as amulets, and for ritual or administrative p... More

Egyptian - Scarab of Sheshi - Walters 4215 - Impression Detail

Egyptian - Scarab of Sheshi - Walters 4215 - Impression Detail

The ancient Egyptians believed that the dung beetle, the Scarabaeus sacer, was one of the manifestations of the sun god. Representations of these beetles were used as amulets, and for ritual or administrative p... More

Egyptian - Scarab of Sheshi - Walters 4215 - Transcription

Egyptian - Scarab of Sheshi - Walters 4215 - Transcription

The ancient Egyptians believed that the dung beetle, the Scarabaeus sacer, was one of the manifestations of the sun god. Representations of these beetles were used as amulets, and for ritual or administrative p... More

Egyptian - Scarab of Thutmose IV - Walters 4272 - Bottom

Egyptian - Scarab of Thutmose IV - Walters 4272 - Bottom

This amulet should secure the everlasting stability and royal authority for Thutmose IV, whose throne name is in the cartouche, and provide a private owner with his royal patronage. One can speculate that scara... More

Egyptian - Scarab of Thutmose IV - Walters 4272 - Impression Detail

Egyptian - Scarab of Thutmose IV - Walters 4272 - Impression Detail

This amulet should secure the everlasting stability and royal authority for Thutmose IV, whose throne name is in the cartouche, and provide a private owner with his royal patronage. One can speculate that scara... More

Egyptian - Scarab of Thutmose IV - Walters 4272 - Transcription

Egyptian - Scarab of Thutmose IV - Walters 4272 - Transcription

This amulet should secure the everlasting stability and royal authority for Thutmose IV, whose throne name is in the cartouche, and provide a private owner with his royal patronage. One can speculate that scara... More

Egyptian - Scarab of Thutmose IV - Walters 4273 - Bottom

Egyptian - Scarab of Thutmose IV - Walters 4273 - Bottom

Images of cobras and Maat-feathers surround the throne name of Thutmose IV, securing the royal authority for the king, as well as the support of Amun. It should provide a private owner with this king's royal pa... More

Egyptian - Scarab of Thutmose IV - Walters 4273 - Impression Detail

Egyptian - Scarab of Thutmose IV - Walters 4273 - Impression Detail

Images of cobras and Maat-feathers surround the throne name of Thutmose IV, securing the royal authority for the king, as well as the support of Amun. It should provide a private owner with this king's royal pa... More

Egyptian - Scarab of Thutmose IV - Walters 4273 - Transcription

Egyptian - Scarab of Thutmose IV - Walters 4273 - Transcription

Images of cobras and Maat-feathers surround the throne name of Thutmose IV, securing the royal authority for the king, as well as the support of Amun. It should provide a private owner with this king's royal pa... More

Egyptian - Scarab Ring - Walters 542463 - Impression

Egyptian - Scarab Ring - Walters 542463 - Impression

This ring, a less expensive version of Walters 57.1957, is composed of a glazed steatite scarab set in a wide bronze band. It is attached to a hoop which tapers into a wire small enough to go through the perfor... More

Egyptian - Scarab Ring - Walters 571957 - Bottom

Egyptian - Scarab Ring - Walters 571957 - Bottom

The scarab, the ancient Egyptian symbol of regeneration and rebirth, was a very popular motif in jewelry. This sacred beetle was connected to the sun-god Khepri, who could appear in the form of a scarab and was... More

Egyptian - Scarab Ring - Walters 571957 - Impression Detail

Egyptian - Scarab Ring - Walters 571957 - Impression Detail

The scarab, the ancient Egyptian symbol of regeneration and rebirth, was a very popular motif in jewelry. This sacred beetle was connected to the sun-god Khepri, who could appear in the form of a scarab and was... More

Egyptian - Scarab Ring - Walters 571957 - Transcription

Egyptian - Scarab Ring - Walters 571957 - Transcription

The scarab, the ancient Egyptian symbol of regeneration and rebirth, was a very popular motif in jewelry. This sacred beetle was connected to the sun-god Khepri, who could appear in the form of a scarab and was... More

Egyptian - Scarab Ring Bezel - Walters 42151 - Impression

Egyptian - Scarab Ring Bezel - Walters 42151 - Impression

This lapis lazuli scarab has a hawk-head figure wearing a ram's-horn crown carved into the back. In his left hand is a staff from which a lotus blossom dangles.

Egyptian - Scarab Ring Bezel - Walters 42187 - Impression

Egyptian - Scarab Ring Bezel - Walters 42187 - Impression

On the base of this carnelian scarab a sphinx wearing a royal war crown reclines over the body of a fallen enemy.

Egyptian - Scarab Ring Bezel - Walters 42388 - Impression Detail

Egyptian - Scarab Ring Bezel - Walters 42388 - Impression Detail

Sheet gold neatly molded across the back and around the edges of a lapis lazuli scarab, forms the surface into which finely detailed hieroglyphs are chased. A ring of sheet gold was added around the perforation... More

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