Scarab with Depiction of King Striking a Bound Captive (Primary Title)
Seal in the form of a Scarab (Alternate Title)

Unknown (Artist)

664–404 BC
Egyptian
green jasper
Place Made,Egypt
Overall: 3/8 × 1/2 × 5/8 in. (0.95 × 1.27 × 1.59 cm)
57.31
The underside of this scarab is inscribed with an image of a king striking a captive, which reflects the ruler’s power; the sun and moon are in the background. (The impression is modern.)
Dynasty 26-27
Late Period
Adolph D. and Wilkins C. Williams Fund
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