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Artist / Maker : |
Unknown
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Title : |
Untitled (Egyptian Scarab Bead)
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Date (Execution) : |
1085-525 BC
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Geographical Origin : |
Egypt
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Cultural Group : |
Egyptian (ancient)
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Style / Period : |
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Medium / Material : |
Stone
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Object Type : |
beads (pierced objects)
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Visual Description :
Scarab of the Khepera cult - represented the god Khepera who rolled the disk of the sun across the heavens - rebirth. This item may be of lapis lazuli. Has hole from one end to the other for stringing as a pectoral.
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Accession # : |
M964.1.405-7
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Width (cm) : |
1.40
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Height (cm) : |
1.80
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Depth (cm) : |
0.00
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Mandatory Credit : |
Bequest of John and Katharine Maltwood
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Artist Statement : |
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