Scarab with Cartouche of Thutmosis IV (1397-1388 BCE)
Description
<p>This glazed steatite scarab is inscribed on the flat underside in sunk relief. The top of the piece is medium high, and is incised with a very detailed design. The workmanship is good and the piece is carefully made. The piece functioned as an individualized, supportive amulet, and was originally mounted or threaded. The amulet has a royal renewal connotation, and should secure life and renewal of royal authority for this king, Thutmosis IV (1397-1388 BCE); it should provide a private owner with this king's royal patronage. It is possible that such scarabs were distributed to the officials during the "Sed" festival of the king.</p><p>For the latest information about this object, <cite><a href='https://purl.thewalters.org/art/42.47' rel='external'>Scarab with Cartouche of Thutmosis IV (1397-1388 BCE)</a></cite>, visit the Online Collection of the Walters Art Museum.</p>
Inscriptions (1)
English description
Cross-references (2)
- Walters-AccNum 42.47 tier-2
- Walters-id 26972 tier-2
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