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Scarab of Amenhotep

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This object is part of the category of commemorative scarabs that king Amenhotep III issued on the occasion of specific events. Intended for government officials, the scarabs were above all instruments of royal propaganda. Five series are distinguished, based on the content of the texts. The Brussels example recounts a lion hunt.

Present location

KMKG - MRAH [07/003] BRUSSELS

Inventory number

E.2368

Dating

AMENHOTEP III/AMENOPHIS III/NEBMAATRE

Archaeological Site

UNKNOWN

Category

COMMEMORATIVE SCARAB

Material

STEATITE/SOAP STONE

Technique

HEWN; POLISHED; ENGRAVED; ENGRAVED

Width

6 cm

Depth

4 cm

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