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| Keywords: Egyptian - Scarab with Cartouche of Thutmosis IV (1397-1388 BC) - Walters 4247 - Right.jpg This glazed steatite scarab is inscribed on the flat underside in sunk relief The top of the piece is medium high and is incised with a very detailed design The workmanship is good and the piece is carefully made The piece functioned as an individualized supportive amulet and was originally mounted or threaded The amulet has a royal renewal connotation and should secure life and renewal of royal authority for this king Thutmosis IV 1397-1388 BC ; it should provide a private owner with this king's royal patronage It is possible that such scarabs were distributed to the officials during the Sed festival of the king between 1397 1388 BC New Kingdom beige steatite with green-blue glaze cm 0 7 1 2 1 6 accession number 42 47 26972 Henry Walters Baltimore date and mode of acquisition unknown Walters Art Museum Henry Walters Acquired by Henry Walters Translation Throne name of King Thutmose IV in a cartouche combined with a wish formula Men-kheperu-Re / who may live millions of years place of origin Egypt Walters Art Museum license Ancient Egyptian scarabs in the Walters Art Museum Scarabs of Thutmosis IV Media contributed by the Walters Art Museum needs category review Scarabs with Wish Formula | ||||
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