Metropolitan Museum of Art — Egyptian Art (Open Access) · jewelry
Scarab
Description
Amethyst
AI image analysis GPT-4o-2024-08-06
Machine-generated from the object's image on May 2026. Not curatorial; treat deities, names, and signs below as the model's best reading, not authority.
A purple scarab amulet likely made of amethyst.
This is a well-preserved scarab amulet, characterized by its smooth, polished surface and deep purple color, likely indicating it is made from amethyst. Scarab amulets were commonly used in ancient Egyptian culture as symbols of regeneration and protection. The amulet features simple engraved lines that suggest the form of a beetle, highlighting the craftsmanship of the period.
decorative
Middle Kingdom
excellent
Materials
amethyst
Cross-references (4)
- Wikidata-Q Q116389391 tier-1
- Collection-QID Q160236 tier-2 (wikidata-mediated)
- Inventory-Number 09.180.1165 tier-2 (wikidata-mediated)
- MET-Object 546770 tier-2 (wikidata-mediated)
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