Egyptian steatite scarab of Ramesses the Great

E256

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A carved steatite scarab inscribed with the name of Ramesses II (the Great).

Culture
Egypt, New Kingdom, 19th Dynasty, reign of Ramesses II, c. 1279 – 1213 BC

Size
1.8 x 1.4 cms

Condition
Some chipping as seen in the photographs

Provenance
Ex. private collection, Hampshire, UK; acquired before 1970.

For a glazed steatite scarab with similar decoration, now in the Israel Museum, please see:
https://www.imj.org.il/en/collections/570507

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