Saraboid with Enigmatic Inscription (Primary Title)
Royal Scarab of Pepi II (Alternate Title)

Unknown (Artist)

712–404 BC
Egyptian
amethyst
Overall: 1/4 × 3/8 × 1/2 in. (0.64 × 0.95 × 1.27 cm)
57.32
The inscription on the bottom is enigmatic but may contain the name Nefekare. The scarab is so worn that only traces of the original incisions are visible.
Dynasty 25-27
Late Period
Adolph D. and Wilkins C. Williams Fund
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