Agate Scarab
Culture
Ancient Egyptian
Dateabout 664–332 BCE, Late Period
Mediumagate
Dimensions0.9 × 0.6 cm (3/8 × 1/4 in.)
ClassificationsCostumes and Accessories
Credit LineMrs. Kingsmill Marrs Collection
Object number1925.593
DescriptionPinkish colored agate, piercedOn View
Not on viewAncient Egyptian
about 2030–1650 BCE, Middle Kingdom (and later)
Ancient Egyptian
possibly Middle Kingdom, about 1980–1760 BCE; gold mount: modern