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 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
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
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 - 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 - 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 - 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
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 - 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 - 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 - 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
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
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
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
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
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)
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
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
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
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...
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...
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...
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
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 - 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 - 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
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
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)
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
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 - ...
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 - ...
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 - ...
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 - ...
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
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...
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
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 - 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
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
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
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
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)
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
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
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
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)
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
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
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
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
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
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)
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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 - 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 - 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 - 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 - 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)
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
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
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
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)
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
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
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
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
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
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)
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
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
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
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)
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
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
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
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)
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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