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Ancient Near Eastern. <em>Scarab-Form Magic Gem</em>, 5th century B.C.E. (possibly). Carnelian, 1/4 x 7/16 x 9/16 in. (0.7 x 1.1 x 1.4 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Bequest of Anna T. Kellner, 47.2.1. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, 47.2.1_top_PS2.jpg)
Ancient Near Eastern. Scarab-Form Magic Gem, 5th century B.C.E. (possibly). Carnelian, 1/4 x 7/16 x 9/16 in. (0.7 x 1.1 x 1.4 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Bequest of Anna T. Kellner, 47.2.1. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, 47.2.1_top_PS2.jpg)
Ancient Near Eastern. <em>Scarab-Form Magic Gem</em>, 5th century B.C.E. (possibly). Carnelian, 1/4 x 7/16 x 9/16 in. (0.7 x 1.1 x 1.4 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Bequest of Anna T. Kellner, 47.2.1. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, 47.2.1_top_PS2.jpg)

Ancient Near Eastern. Scarab-Form Magic Gem, 5th century B.C.E. (possibly). Carnelian, 1/4 x 7/16 x 9/16 in. (0.7 x 1.1 x 1.4 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Bequest of Anna T. Kellner, 47.2.1. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, 47.2.1_top_PS2.jpg)

Ancient Near Eastern. <em>Scarab-Form Magic Gem</em>, 5th century B.C.E. (possibly). Carnelian, 1/4 x 7/16 x 9/16 in. (0.7 x 1.1 x 1.4 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Bequest of Anna T. Kellner, 47.2.1. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, CUR.47.2.1_bottom1.jpg)

Ancient Near Eastern. Scarab-Form Magic Gem, 5th century B.C.E. (possibly). Carnelian, 1/4 x 7/16 x 9/16 in. (0.7 x 1.1 x 1.4 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Bequest of Anna T. Kellner, 47.2.1. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, CUR.47.2.1_bottom1.jpg)

Ancient Near Eastern. <em>Scarab-Form Magic Gem</em>, 5th century B.C.E. (possibly). Carnelian, 1/4 x 7/16 x 9/16 in. (0.7 x 1.1 x 1.4 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Bequest of Anna T. Kellner, 47.2.1. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, CUR.47.2.1_bottom2.jpg)

Ancient Near Eastern. Scarab-Form Magic Gem, 5th century B.C.E. (possibly). Carnelian, 1/4 x 7/16 x 9/16 in. (0.7 x 1.1 x 1.4 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Bequest of Anna T. Kellner, 47.2.1. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, CUR.47.2.1_bottom2.jpg)

Ancient Near Eastern. <em>Scarab-Form Magic Gem</em>, 5th century B.C.E. (possibly). Carnelian, 1/4 x 7/16 x 9/16 in. (0.7 x 1.1 x 1.4 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Bequest of Anna T. Kellner, 47.2.1. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, CUR.47.2.1_top1.jpg)

Ancient Near Eastern. Scarab-Form Magic Gem, 5th century B.C.E. (possibly). Carnelian, 1/4 x 7/16 x 9/16 in. (0.7 x 1.1 x 1.4 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Bequest of Anna T. Kellner, 47.2.1. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, CUR.47.2.1_top1.jpg)

Ancient Near Eastern. <em>Scarab-Form Magic Gem</em>, 5th century B.C.E. (possibly). Carnelian, 1/4 x 7/16 x 9/16 in. (0.7 x 1.1 x 1.4 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Bequest of Anna T. Kellner, 47.2.1. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, CUR.47.2.1_top2.jpg)

Ancient Near Eastern. Scarab-Form Magic Gem, 5th century B.C.E. (possibly). Carnelian, 1/4 x 7/16 x 9/16 in. (0.7 x 1.1 x 1.4 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Bequest of Anna T. Kellner, 47.2.1. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, CUR.47.2.1_top2.jpg)

Ancient Near Eastern. <em>Scarab-Form Magic Gem</em>, 5th century B.C.E. (possibly). Carnelian, 1/4 x 7/16 x 9/16 in. (0.7 x 1.1 x 1.4 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Bequest of Anna T. Kellner, 47.2.1. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, 47.2.1_bottom_PS2.jpg)

Ancient Near Eastern. Scarab-Form Magic Gem, 5th century B.C.E. (possibly). Carnelian, 1/4 x 7/16 x 9/16 in. (0.7 x 1.1 x 1.4 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Bequest of Anna T. Kellner, 47.2.1. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, 47.2.1_bottom_PS2.jpg)

Ancient Near Eastern. <em>Scarab-Form Magic Gem</em>, 5th century B.C.E. (possibly). Carnelian, 1/4 x 7/16 x 9/16 in. (0.7 x 1.1 x 1.4 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Bequest of Anna T. Kellner, 47.2.1. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, 47.2.1_NegA_bw_SL1.jpg)

Ancient Near Eastern. Scarab-Form Magic Gem, 5th century B.C.E. (possibly). Carnelian, 1/4 x 7/16 x 9/16 in. (0.7 x 1.1 x 1.4 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Bequest of Anna T. Kellner, 47.2.1. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, 47.2.1_NegA_bw_SL1.jpg)

Ancient Near Eastern. <em>Scarab-Form Magic Gem</em>, 5th century B.C.E. (possibly). Carnelian, 1/4 x 7/16 x 9/16 in. (0.7 x 1.1 x 1.4 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Bequest of Anna T. Kellner, 47.2.1. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, 47.2.1_NegB_bw_SL1.jpg)

Ancient Near Eastern. Scarab-Form Magic Gem, 5th century B.C.E. (possibly). Carnelian, 1/4 x 7/16 x 9/16 in. (0.7 x 1.1 x 1.4 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Bequest of Anna T. Kellner, 47.2.1. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, 47.2.1_NegB_bw_SL1.jpg)

Ancient Near Eastern. <em>Scarab-Form Magic Gem</em>, 5th century B.C.E. (possibly). Carnelian, 1/4 x 7/16 x 9/16 in. (0.7 x 1.1 x 1.4 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Bequest of Anna T. Kellner, 47.2.1. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, 47.2.1_side1_PS2.jpg)

Ancient Near Eastern. Scarab-Form Magic Gem, 5th century B.C.E. (possibly). Carnelian, 1/4 x 7/16 x 9/16 in. (0.7 x 1.1 x 1.4 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Bequest of Anna T. Kellner, 47.2.1. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, 47.2.1_side1_PS2.jpg)

Ancient Near Eastern. <em>Scarab-Form Magic Gem</em>, 5th century B.C.E. (possibly). Carnelian, 1/4 x 7/16 x 9/16 in. (0.7 x 1.1 x 1.4 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Bequest of Anna T. Kellner, 47.2.1. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, 47.2.1_side2_PS2.jpg)

Ancient Near Eastern. Scarab-Form Magic Gem, 5th century B.C.E. (possibly). Carnelian, 1/4 x 7/16 x 9/16 in. (0.7 x 1.1 x 1.4 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Bequest of Anna T. Kellner, 47.2.1. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, 47.2.1_side2_PS2.jpg)

Ancient Near Eastern. <em>Scarab-Form Magic Gem</em>, 5th century B.C.E. (possibly). Carnelian, 1/4 x 7/16 x 9/16 in. (0.7 x 1.1 x 1.4 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Bequest of Anna T. Kellner, 47.2.1. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: , CUR.47.2.2_47.2.1_grpA_bw.jpg)

Ancient Near Eastern. Scarab-Form Magic Gem, 5th century B.C.E. (possibly). Carnelian, 1/4 x 7/16 x 9/16 in. (0.7 x 1.1 x 1.4 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Bequest of Anna T. Kellner, 47.2.1. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: , CUR.47.2.2_47.2.1_grpA_bw.jpg)

Ancient Near Eastern. <em>Scarab-Form Magic Gem</em>, 5th century B.C.E. (possibly). Carnelian, 1/4 x 7/16 x 9/16 in. (0.7 x 1.1 x 1.4 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Bequest of Anna T. Kellner, 47.2.1. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: , CUR.47.2.2_47.2.1_grpB_bw.jpg)

Ancient Near Eastern. Scarab-Form Magic Gem, 5th century B.C.E. (possibly). Carnelian, 1/4 x 7/16 x 9/16 in. (0.7 x 1.1 x 1.4 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Bequest of Anna T. Kellner, 47.2.1. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: , CUR.47.2.2_47.2.1_grpB_bw.jpg)

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Scarab-Form Magic Gem

Egyptian, Classical, Ancient Near Eastern Art

CULTURE Ancient Near Eastern
MEDIUM Carnelian
DATES 5th century B.C.E. (possibly)
DIMENSIONS 1/4 x 7/16 x 9/16 in. (0.7 x 1.1 x 1.4 cm) 7/16 x 9/16 in. (1.1 x 1.4 cm)  (show scale)
COLLECTIONS Egyptian, Classical, Ancient Near Eastern Art
ACCESSION NUMBER 47.2.1
CREDIT LINE Bequest of Anna T. Kellner
MUSEUM LOCATION This item is not on view
CAPTION Ancient Near Eastern. Scarab-Form Magic Gem, 5th century B.C.E. (possibly). Carnelian, 1/4 x 7/16 x 9/16 in. (0.7 x 1.1 x 1.4 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Bequest of Anna T. Kellner, 47.2.1. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, 47.2.1_top_PS2.jpg)
IMAGE top, 47.2.1_top_PS2.jpg. Brooklyn Museum photograph, 2009
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Ancient Near Eastern. <em>Scarab-Form Magic Gem</em>, 5th century B.C.E. (possibly). Carnelian, 1/4 x 7/16 x 9/16 in. (0.7 x 1.1 x 1.4 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Bequest of Anna T. Kellner, 47.2.1. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, 47.2.1_top_PS2.jpg)

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5th century B.C.E.
brown
carnelian
red
scarab

TAGS

5th century B.C.E.
brown
carnelian
red
scarab

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