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Scarab: Wish Formula (?)

A work made of glazed steatite.
CC0 Public Domain Designation

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  • A work made of glazed steatite.

Date:

Middle Kingdom–New Kingdom, Dynasties 18–20 (about 1550–1069 BCE)

Artist:

Egyptian

About this artwork

Status

Currently Off View

Department

Arts of Africa

Culture

Ancient Egyptian

Title

Scarab: Wish Formula (?)

Place

Egypt (Object made in)

Date

1550 BCE–1069 BCE

Medium

Glazed steatite

Dimensions

1.3 × 1 × 0.6 cm (1/2 × 3/8 × 1/4 in.)

Credit Line

Gift of Henry H. Getty and Charles L. Hutchinson

Reference Number

1894.1660

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