Walters Art Museum (Egyptian) · jewelry
Dwarf Scaraboid
Description
<p>Oval plaques with images of humans or animals instead of a scarab beetle are named "scaraboid." This small example shows a female (?) dwarf executed in high relief. The bottom inscription has the name of the god Amun-Re enclosed by the stems of two lotus plants with buds. The amulet should provide its owner with magic protection and the regenerative support of Amun-Re.</p><p>For the latest information about this object, <cite><a href='https://purl.thewalters.org/art/42.50' rel='external'>Dwarf Scaraboid</a></cite>, visit the Online Collection of the Walters Art Museum.</p>
Inscriptions (1)
Inscription #1
English description
[Translation] Amun-Re.
Connections
Deities
Amun
Cross-references (2)
- Walters-AccNum 42.50 tier-2
- Walters-id 2143 tier-2
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