Egyptian Steatite Scarab with Apotropaic Hieroglyphs

Object Description

A delicate, Egyptian steatite scarab with hieroglyphs to the reverse. The obverse features a simplified head and clypeus, formed from incised lines. The reverse features a pattern of apotropaic signs, including the broad collar ‘nwb’ sign, that translates as ‘gold’. It is surrounded by the windpipe ‘nfr’ sign that translates as good. The amulet is pierced longitudinally for suspension.

Date: Circa 1700 – 1050 BC
Period: Second Intermediate Period – New Kingdom

Object History

From the Gustave Mustaki collection, a collector of antiquities who amassed large collection in Alexandria (Egypt)

Object Condition

Very fine, clear hieroglyphs to the reverse.

Object Details