Scarab
Culture
Ancient Egyptian
DateSecond Intermediate Period, 1759–about 1539 BCE
Mediumsteatite
Dimensions2.4 × 1.8 cm (15/16 × 11/16 in.)
ClassificationsCostumes and Accessories
Credit LineMrs. Kingsmill Marrs Collection
Terms
Object number1926.50
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) New Kingdom, about 1539–1077 BCE; (gold mount) early 1900s
Ancient Egyptian
scarab: New Kingdom, about 1539–1077 BCE; gold mount: modern
Ancient Egyptian
(plaquette) New Kingdom, about 1539–1077 BCE; (gold mount) late 1800s–early 1900s