Scarab
Description
Middle Kingdom, Dynasty 12, reign of Amenemhat III, ca. 1859–1813 B.C. Gold. 3/8 in. (1 cm). Possibly from: Dahshur, Memphite Region. Credit: Rogers Fund, 1942.
AI image analysis GPT-5.4-nano
Machine-generated from the object's image on Jul 2026. Not curatorial; treat deities, names, and signs below as the model's best reading, not authority.
A small oval golden scarab-like amulet with a raised back and incised surface details; traces of red material appear along the upper edges.
The image shows a compact, oval scarab/ceremonial beetle-shaped object rendered in gold. The top (dorsal) surface is slightly domed, with symmetrical raised ridges and recessed areas that resemble incised or molded decorative motifs. Darker lines define compartments or borders on the face, and a stylized central motif is visible on the front-facing area; the exact form is unclear due to wear and resolution. Small red patches or pigment are visible on both upper sides and possibly along a seam, suggesting inlay, pigment, or residue rather than clear gemstone settings. No clearly legible hieroglyphs, cartouches, or Greek/Coptic/Arabic inscriptions are visible in the provided image.
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- From the source institution — accession, description, dimensions, and dating are as catalogued by Metropolitan Museum of Art — Egyptian Art (Open Access).
- AI-inferred — the image-analysis panel (deities, names, signs) is machine-generated and may be wrong.
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