Object Description
A hardstone, Egyptian scarab dedicated to Ramesses II. The obverse features a simple, moulded head and clypeus. The reverse features four clear hieroglyphs. To the left is a large, seated figure of Ma’at, recognisable from the feather on her head. Next to her are two smaller signs; a sun disc and ‘wśr’ sign. This is described as the head of a canine animal on a stick. Together these form the beginning of the Throne name of Ramesses II; wsr-mꜢꜤt-rꜤ. Underneath is a filler ‘neb’ basket sign, commonly seen on scarabs. The scarab is pierced longitudinally for suspension.
Date: Circa 1279 – 1070 BC
Period: New Kingdom Period, post 19th Dynasty, Ramesside period.