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Scarab with the Cartouche of Thutmosis III (1479-1425 BC)   (Wikidata search (Cirrus search) Wikidata query (SPARQL)  Create new Wikidata item based on this file)
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Anonymous (Egypt)Unknown author
Title
Scarab with the Cartouche of Thutmosis III (1479-1425 BC)
Description
English: This steatite scarab is inscribed with the throne name of Thutmosis III (1479-1425 BC) in sunk relief technique on the flat underside. The top of the scarab is high and has a simple carved design. The workmanship is slightly rough, and some of the details are out of shape.

The piece functioned as an individualized amulet and was originally mounted or threaded. The amulet should ensure royal protection and support its owner, and make him as successful in warding against dangers as the king. The scarab was produced after the death of Thutmosis III, who was most probably understood as a protective god and successful model of divine kingship. The combination of different royal manifestations with protective renewal and good luck elements intends to assure the all-inclusive magic power of the amulet.

The body and posture of the animal figure in the lower round of the scarab is similar to a donkey, but the long horns, which are too long to be ears, make it more likely that it represents the royal bull. Images of bulls on scarabs are mostly part of a motif showing the animal trampling on an enemy.
Date between 1292 and 1069 BC
date QS:P571,-1500-00-00T00:00:00Z/6,P1319,-1292-00-00T00:00:00Z/9,P1326,-1069-00-00T00:00:00Z/9
(New Kingdom of Egypt
era QS:P2348,Q180568
)
Medium light beige steatite with blue-green glaze (?)
Dimensions length: 2.7 cm (1 in); height: 1.2 cm (0.4 in); width: 1.9 cm (0.7 in)
dimensions QS:P2043,2.7U174728
dimensions QS:P2048,1.2U174728
dimensions QS:P2049,1.9U174728
institution QS:P195,Q210081
Accession number
42.20
Place of creation Egypt
Object history
Credit line Acquired by Henry Walters, 1911 (?)
Inscriptions [Translation] Throne name of King Thutmose III in a cartouche combined with state ruler title: King of the Two Lands: Men-kheper-Re.
Source Walters Art Museum: Home page  Info about artwork
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