Scarab
Culture
Ancient Egyptian
DateMiddle Kingdom, about 1980–1760 BCE
Mediumamethyst
Dimensions1.6 × 1.1 cm (5/8 × 7/16 in.)
ClassificationsCostumes and Accessories
Credit LineMrs. Kingsmill Marrs Collection
Object number1926.38
ProvenanceFormerly of Mrs. Kingsmill Marrs Collection; bequeathed by Mrs. Kingsmill Marrs to the Worcester Art Museum, 1925–1926.On View
Not on viewAncient Egyptian
scarab: Middle Kingdom, about 1980–1760 BCE; gold mount: modern
Ancient Egyptian
possibly Middle Kingdom, about 1980–1760 BCE; gold mount: modern