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Scarabs, Scaraboids and Plaques from my collection
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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
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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)
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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)
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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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