Object Description
An ancient Egyptian steatite scarab inscribed with a falcon-headed human figure on the reverse. The obverse is minimalistic in detail, with two subtle notches on either side to suggest a prothorax, yet more attention has been given to the head, horn, and clypeus, as well as the legs. On the reverse, a falcon headed figure stands atop a ‘neb’ basket. He is depicted winged, with a uraeus-adorned, sun-disc on his head. Another uraeus fills the space between his wings. The figure itself is ambiguous but could be Horus, Ra-Horakhty or Montu from such a depiction. The amulet is pierced for suspension.
Date: Circa 1270-332 BC
Period: New Kingdom Period – Late Period