Egyptian Steatite Scarab for the Seal-Bearer Har

Object Description

A steatite Egyptian scarab with incised features and hieroglyphs to the reverse. The obverse features a detailed head and clypeus, with slight indentations at the side for the humeral callosities. The scarab has been decorated extensively to the reverse with inscribed hieroglyphs to form an official formula belonging to the Seal-Bearer of the King, Har.

The hieroglyphs transliterate as:

BATI KHETM, MER KHETM, hAaR.

This translates as Royal sealer, keeper of the seal, Har.

Date: Circa 1805-1650 BC
Period: Circa 14th Dynasty, Second Intermediate Period

Object History

Ex private collection Mr MT. Previously Ancient & Oriental. Previously ex AH private collection.

Object Condition

Excellent condition. Hairline crack to the obverse, which is stable. Some encrustation to the reverse but hieroglyphs are still clear and legible.

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