Scarab

29-104-24

Location: On Display in the Eastern Mediterranean Gallery

From: Israel | Beth Shean

Curatorial Section: Near Eastern

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Object Number 29-104-24
Current Location Eastern Mediterranean Gallery - On Display
Provenience Israel | Beth Shean
Archaeology Area Room 1068, below altar steps, Amenophis III Temple; Level VII
Section Near Eastern
Materials Gold | Lapis Lazuli (uncertain)
Iconography Lion
Description

Lapis lazuli(?) in gold mounting with an eye at each end for attachment of the ring. On the base of the scarab is a lion bearing another animal on its back.

Length 1.9 cm
Width 1.2 cm
Depth 0.9 cm
Credit Line Expedition to Beth Shean (Beisan); Clarence Fisher, 1921-1928
Other Number 26-8-31 - Field No SF

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