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Scarab of Queen Ineni
Egyptian
Middle Kingdom, Dynasty 13
1783–about 1640 B.C.
Medium/Technique
Steatite
Dimensions
Length: 1.8 cm (11/16 in.)
Credit Line
Gift of Mrs. Horace L. Mayer
Accession Number1979.600
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CollectionsJewelry, Ancient Egypt, Nubia and the Near East
ClassificationsJewelry / Adornment – Scarabs and scaraboids
DescriptionSteatite scarab with base inscribed for "the Great Royal Wife Ineni."
ProvenanceBy 1979: Mrs Horace L. Mayer collection; given to the MFA by Mrs. Mayer November 1979.