Scarab
Country
Egypt
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Object detail
Description
Egyptian, scarab beetle amulet, in mid blue faience, inscribed in hieroglyphics, and thread hole for suspension.
Classification
ARCHAEOLOGY Egyptian amulet
Production place
Measurements
L9mm x W7mm x D4mm
Media/Materials description
Egyptian faience is a ceramic material with a siliceous body and brightly coloured glaze.
Faience (composed of quartz, alkaline salts [natron or plant ash], lime, and metallic mineral-based colorant)
Glaze (formed by alkali and lime reacting with silica to form the glaze)
Faience (composed of quartz, alkaline salts [natron or plant ash], lime, and metallic mineral-based colorant)
Glaze (formed by alkali and lime reacting with silica to form the glaze)
History and use
Amulets, or charms, were favoured by the Egyptians. The famous Egyptian scarabs were a common type of protective amulet (charm).
Registration number
E40032.11
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