Ancient Egyptian Steatite Scarab with Three Uraei

Object Description

A steatite Egyptian scarab beetle amulet with naturalistic incised features such as clypeus, prothorax and elytra marked by single lines. The reverse is detailed with three large rearing cobras, uraei, sitting on a ‘neb’ basket sign. The amulet is pierced longitudinally for suspension.

Date: Circa 1550 – 1070 BC
Period: New Kingdom Period

Object History

From a Private Dorset collection, 1980s-1990s.

Object Condition

Fine condition. The hieroglyphs are clear and visible. Some damage to the obverse.

Object Details