Heart scarab (?) without the usual chapter 30 of the 'Book of the Dead' carved on the base. The object is very well carved showing the head and the eyes in detail although the clipeus is partially destroyed. The thorax is flat and differentiated from the striated wing cases, the legs are carved in detail on the sides.
Present location |
MUSEU NACIONAL DE ARQUEOLOGIA [46/003] LISBON |
Inventory number |
E 246 (n. cat. 202) |
Dating |
NEW KINGDOM ? |
Archaeological Site |
UNKNOWN |
Category |
HEART SCARAB |
Material |
SERPENTINITE |
Technique |
HEWN |
Width |
4 cm |