Faience Winged Scarab
Culture
Ancient Egyptian
DateThird Intermediate Period, about 1076–655 BCE
Mediumfaience
Dimensions6.4 × 15.1 cm (2 1/2 × 5 15/16 in.)
ClassificationsCostumes and Accessories
Markingsnone visible
Credit LineMrs. Kingsmill Marrs Collection
Terms
Object number1925.618
DescriptionScarabaeus with wings. Three parts pierced with holes on edges.ProvenanceEl-Hagg Momed Mohasseb & Son by December 1909; sold to Mr. Kingsmill Marrs December 1909; formerly of Mrs. Kingsmill Marrs Collection; bequeathed by Mrs. Kingsmill Marrs to the Worcester Art Museum, 1925–1926.
On View
Not on viewAncient Egyptian
scarab: Second Intermediate Period, 1759–about 1539 BCE; gold mount: modern