Object Details
Donor Name
Mortimer Clarke
Notes
Remnants of green glaze on occasional edges.The face has cows ears and tiny cows horns; on bottom has cartouche of Ramesses III.
From NMNH Exhibit Hall "Eternal Life in Ancient Egypt" label for this artifact, 2011: Amulets were tucked into the mummy's wraps—they are believed to ward off evil and bring good luck. Each type was positioned according to instructions in the Egyptian Book of the Dead. Heart scarab amulet; stood for transformation and rebirth.
Record Last Modified
10 Jul 2017
Specimen Count
1
Culture
Ancient Egyptian
Accession Date
15 Feb 1963
Accession Number
245919
USNM Number
A435203-0
Object Type
Scarab
Place
Egypt, Africa
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Data Source
NMNH - Anthropology Dept.
Topic
Archaeology
Link to Original Record
Record ID
nmnhanthropology_8188781