Scarab with Crowns and Cobras Design
Description
<p>This steatite scarab has a flat underside with a vertically and horizontally arranged design with the combination of two lower Egyptian crowns and four cobras with raised upper bodies on baskets. The design of the back is detailed with finely incised lines and regular line flow. The proportions of the top are well balanced. The piece is simply made with good workmanship. The scarab functioned as an amulet with kingship connotations. The amulet refers to all-inclusive divine protection, royal power, and perfection. The red crown symbolizes not only the royal aspect but also magical power, and strengthens the protective function of the amulet. The scarab originally would have been mounted or threaded.</p><p>For the latest information about this object, <cite><a href='https://purl.thewalters.org/art/42.33' rel='external'>Scarab with Crowns and Cobras Design</a></cite>, visit the Online Collection of the Walters Art Museum.</p>
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Cross-references (2)
- Walters-AccNum 42.33 tier-2
- Walters-id 16939 tier-2
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