Object Description
A charming Egyptian amethyst scarab with incised detailing to form a ridged clypeus and a small half-moon shaped head. Shallow incisions suggest legs, wrapping around the circumference of the piece. The underside has been left smooth and unadorned. The amulet has been pierced longitudinally for suspension. The amethyst is translucent and displays an attractive purple colour.
Date: Circa 2030–1650 BC
Period: Middle Kingdom