Egyptian - Scarab of Hatshepsut - Walters 4260 - 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 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 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 - 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