Scarab (Forgery)

56.20.261

Information

Steatite scarab seal crudely decorated on one side with details of the wings, head and legs. The flat side is inscribed with the cartouche of Amenhotep III (nb-mAat-ra) flanked by two feathers. Does not appear to be pierced. The object is very dirty (perhaps deliberately so), worn and crudely designed. Stuck to the top side is a Norwich Castle Museum label.