Metropolitan Museum of Art — Egyptian Art (Open Access) · jewelry
Scarab with Wings from Bead Net Khokha
Description
Amulet, winged scarab. Third Intermediate Period–Late Period, Dynasty 21–26, ca. 1070–525 B.C. Blue Faience. a: L. 6.1 × W. 3.6 × Th. 1.1 cm (2 3/8 × 1 7/16 × 7/16 in.); b: L. 5.6 × W. 3.4 × Th. 0.5 cm (2 3/16 × 1 5/16 × 3/16 in.); c: L. 5.7 × W. 3.3 × Th. 0.5 cm (2 1/4 × 1 5/16 × 3/16 in.). From: Tomb of Roma (TT MMA 835), Khokha, Upper Egypt, Thebes, Egypt. Excavation: MMA excavations. Credit: Rogers Fund, 1926.
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