ScarabFrom Deir el-Ballas; New Kingdom, Dynasty 18, reign of Amenhotep I, 1514–1493 B.C.Steatite sca
ScarabFrom Deir el-Ballas; New Kingdom, Dynasty 18, reign of Amenhotep I, 1514–1493 B.C.Steatite scarab, green-glazed with brown discolorations; beetle entirely undercut and raised above the base plate; hole between feet fore and aft; base plate decorated with sunk relief and inscription, including name of Amenhotep I; kneeling figure of the god Heh over a neb sign.Source: Museum of Fine Arts Boston -- source link
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