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Scarab made of bone

Scarab made of bone
On the top side is engraved a figure of holly dung beetle (Scarabaeus sacer). In Egyptian mythology hit is identified with Khepri, the god of sun, who is related with rebirth. On the bottom side are engraved inarticulate character. One probably represents the falcon. Along the object there is a whole for array.

It is made from bone.

It is well preserved.

Catalogue entry

Scarab made of bone
Archaeological Museum of Istria, Pula
Inv. no. AMIP P-30344
Egypt, unknown site
Late period (664-332 B.C.) - Ptolemaic period (306-30 B.C.)
bone: colouring, carving
1.2 x 1.8 x 0,85 cm
gift, unknown Austrian donor

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