Scarab with Wish Formula
Description
<p>This obsidian scarab is inscribed on the flat underside with vertically arranged column writing requesting the support of the royal palace. The top of the scarab is incised with a detailed design with thick lines, slightly irregular line flow and almost balanced proportions. The piece is simply made and the workmanship is slightly rough. The scarab functioned as a provider individualized amulet with a wish formula. The amulet should provide its owner with the protection of Horus. The piece was originally mounted or threaded. A similar wish formula can be found on Walters 42.8.</p><p>For the latest information about this object, <cite><a href='https://purl.thewalters.org/art/42.65' rel='external'>Scarab with Wish Formula</a></cite>, visit the Online Collection of the Walters Art Museum.</p>
Inscriptions (1)
English description
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Cross-references (2)
- Walters-AccNum 42.65 tier-2
- Walters-id 4304 tier-2
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