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Commemorative scarab of Akhenaten and Nefertiti
Egyptian
New Kingdom, Dynasty 18, reign of Akhenaten
1349–1336 B.C.
Medium/Technique
Glazed steatite
Dimensions
Height x width x length: 3.2 x 4.4 x 6 cm (1 1/4 x 1 3/4 x 2 3/8 in.)
Credit Line
Helen and Alice Colburn Fund
Accession Number1973.108
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CollectionsJewelry, Ancient Egypt, Nubia and the Near East
ClassificationsJewelry / Adornment – Scarabs and scaraboids
DescriptionThis scarab is inscribed with the names of Akhenaten and Nefertiti and was likely produced to commemorate an event during the king's reign. The former name of Akhenaten, Amenhotep IV, was erased from the bottom of the scarab.
ProvenanceBy 1970: Nicolaos Ladopoulous collection (said to have been in his family "for many years"); 1973: purchased from Nicolaos Ladapouplos, February 14, 1973.