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Scarab inscribed with the names of Piye and Taharqo Third Intermediate PeriodMedinet Habu

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Description

Third Intermediate Period, Dynasty 25 (Kushite), reign of Piye, Taharqo, ca. 747–664 B.C. Blue faience. L. 3.1 × W. 2 × H. 1.3 cm (1 1/4 × 13/16 × 1/2 in.). From: Medinet Habu, Upper Egypt, Thebes, Egypt. Credit: Gift of J. Pierpont Morgan, 1905.

Connections

Found at Medinet Habu
Royals Taharqa

Cross-references (4)

  • Wikidata-Q Q116422185 tier-1
  • Collection-QID Q160236 tier-2 (wikidata-mediated)
  • Inventory-Number 05.3.395 tier-2 (wikidata-mediated)
  • MET-Object 553568 tier-2 (wikidata-mediated)
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