Scarab Seal of Khaseshesre-Neferhotep
Egyptian, Classical, Ancient Near Eastern Art
MEDIUM
Steatite, glaze
DATES
ca. 1630-1539 B.C.E.
DYNASTY
Dynasty 13, probably
PERIOD
Second Intermediate Period, probably
DIMENSIONS
3/8 × 11/16 × 15/16 in. (0.9 × 1.7 × 2.4 cm)
(show scale)
INSCRIPTIONS
The Good God, Khaseshere, begotten by the God's Father Hanankhef.
ACCESSION NUMBER
37.505E
CREDIT LINE
Charles Edwin Wilbour Fund
CATALOGUE DESCRIPTION
Glazed (the glaze has turned brown) steatite scarab inscribed with the name of Khaseshere- Neferjotep. The piece is pierced from front to rear for suspension. The piece has a high prothorax which is separated from the elytra by a single line which curves towards the rear. The front legs are notched. The inscription is as follows: “The Good God, Khaseshere, begotten by the God’s Father Hanankhef”.
Condition: Glaze gone brown and discolored.
MUSEUM LOCATION
This item is not on view
CAPTION
Scarab Seal of Khaseshesre-Neferhotep, ca. 1630-1539 B.C.E. Steatite, glaze, 3/8 × 11/16 × 15/16 in. (0.9 × 1.7 × 2.4 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Charles Edwin Wilbour Fund, 37.505E. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: , CUR.37.505E_NegD_print_bw.jpg)
IMAGE
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