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Scarab
Egyptian
Middle Kingdom, Dynasty 11
2140–1991 B.C.
Findspot: Egypt, Naga el-Deir, Tomb N453 B
Medium/Technique
Amethyst
Dimensions
Length: 2 cm (13/16 in.)
Credit Line
Harvard University—Boston Museum of Fine Arts Expedition
Accession Number21.982
CollectionsJewelry, Ancient Egypt, Nubia and the Near East
ClassificationsJewelry / Adornment – Scarabs and scaraboids
DescriptionUninscribed. Pierced lenghtwise, traces of original string found when cleaned. From right wrist of body. (See group 21.970-981; 21.983-985).
ProvenanceFrom N 453 b, Naga el-Deir. 1904: 1904: excavated by George Reisner for the Hearst Expedition of the University of California (which became the Harvard University-Museum of Fine Arts Expedition in 1905).
(Accession Date: January 1, 1921)
(Accession Date: January 1, 1921)