Title: Faience scarab

 

Dimensions (cm): 6.2 x 4.6 x 1.2; 1-10.5 x 3.7 x 3.7

 

Artist: Zenu Alliu

 

Editor:  Maryam Kamleh

 

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Description: 

The replica was made out of terracotta clay, with the fine detail being etched into the clay with a toothpick.This design most likely came from the Third Intermediate Period-Late Period (712-342 B.C.E). After drying, the scarab was painted over with blue paint and then glazed.