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| Keywords: Egyptian - Scarab Amulet - Walters 4216 - Right.jpg The underside of this scarab is inscribed with a spiral scroll and lotus blossom motif Such scarabs were very popular in the Middle Kingdom and the Hyksos Period The meaning of the pattern is unclear but it seems most likely that it expresses general support or protection between 1648 1539 BC Second Intermediate; Hyksos; Late MB IIB light beige steatite originally glazed H 5/16 x L 11/16 x W 1/2 in 0 8 x 1 8 x 1 3 cm accession number 42 16 19447 Prof Newberry Henry Walters Baltimore 1911 by purchase Walters Art Museum Henry Walters Acquired by Henry Walters 1911 place of origin Palestine Walters Art Museum license Ancient Egyptian scarabs in the Walters Art Museum Scarab amulet Hyksos scarabs Media contributed by the Walters Art Museum needs category review | ||||
