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Scarab
Scarab
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Scarab

Culture
DateRoman Period, 32 BCE–200 CE
Mediumsapphire (corundum)
Dimensions1.2 × 0.9 cm (1/2 × 3/8 in.)
ClassificationsCostumes and Accessories
Credit LineMrs. Kingsmill Marrs Collection
Object number1926.43
DescriptionReverse intaglio of angel before Ptha
ProvenanceFormerly of Mrs. Kingsmill Marrs Collection; bequeathed by Mrs. Kingsmill Marrs to the Worcester Art Museum, 1925–1926.
On View
Not on view
black background
String of Beads
Ancient Egyptian
Roman Period, 32 BCE–200 CE
Green Faience Scarab inscribed 'Amenhotep'
Green Faience Scarab inscribed 'Amenhotep'
Ancient Egyptian
about 1550–1070 BCE, New Kingdom
white background
Ring inscribed for Tutankhamun
Ancient Egyptian
New Kingdom, reign of Tutankhamun, about 1539–1077 BCE
Necklace
Necklace
Byzantine
500s–600s
Scarab
Scarab
Ancient Egyptian
n.d.
Agate Scarab
Agate Scarab
Ancient Egyptian
about 664–332 BCE, Late Period
Scarab
Scarab
Ancient Egyptian
Late Period, about 664–332 BCE
Scarab
Scarab
Ancient Egyptian
New Kingdom, about 1539–1077 BCE
Brooch featuring an Ancient Scarab in a Modern Winged Mount
Brooch featuring an Ancient Scarab in a Modern Winged Mount
Ancient Egyptian
(scarab) New Kingdom, about 1539–1077 BCE; (gold mount) early 1900s
Hardstone Scarab Cravat Pin
Hardstone Scarab Cravat Pin
Ancient Egyptian
scarab: New Kingdom, about 1539–1077 BCE; gold mount: modern
Scarab
Scarab
Ancient Egyptian
possibly Late Period, about 664–332 BCE
Scarab
Scarab
Ancient Egyptian
probably Middle Kingdom, about 1980–1760 BCE