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Scarabs, Scaraboids and Plaques from my collection

Thutmosis IV-a (1).JPG
This one (steatite 1.7 cm) depicts the throne name of Thutmosis IV: Men Kheperu Re. He was the son of Amenophis II. The signs 'Wsr' and head of a leopard are symbols of strength and power. The message is "Thutmosis IV mighty and powerful" or similar. See picture with a similar scarab of this king in Petrie 1917, Pl. XXX 18.8, No. 2. - found in Israel
Amenophis III.JPG
This scarab (steatite with traces of green glaze1.6 cm) depicts the throne name of Amenophis III: "Neb Maat Re". During the reign of this king Egypt was especially rich and prosperous. Pleases see picture with two reference scarabs in Petrie 1917 (bottom, left side). References: Petrie 1917, Pl. XXXIV, 75-93 / Keel 1997, 270,271,329,432 (Tell el Agul)
AmenhotepIII.JPG
Another scarab (blue glazed faience 1,6 cm) with the throne name of Amenophis III. Pleases see picture with two references from Israel in O. Keel 1997 (bottom, right side). References: Petrie 1917, Pl. XXXIV, 75-93 / Keel 1997, 270,271,329,432 (Tell el Agul)
AmenophisPlaque1.JPG
This rectangular plaque (steatite, traces of green glaze, 1.8 cm) was found in Israel. It depicts the birth name of Amenophis III: Amenhetep Heq Uast "Amenhetep lord of Thebes" On the reverse two fishes are shown, symbols for resurrection. The royal name and the fishes indicate that this plaque was used as a royal seal and as an amulet. Petrie knows 3 reference plaques with the birth name of this king. (see picture, bottom, middle) One example depicts the name of Queen Tiy on the reverse. Therefore my seal/amulet shown here was probably used during the reign of Amenophis III and was not issued after his death. References: Petrie 1917, Pl. XXXV, 137,138, 154
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