Winged scarab pectoral on bead chain, from the tomb of Psusennes I
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Winged scarab pectoral on bead chain, from the tomb of Psusennes I

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Winged scarab pectoral on bead chain, from the tomb of Psusennes I, The scarab, representing the god Kheperi the rising sun, holds aloft a cartouche containing the name of the king rather than the solar disc. On the reverse is inscribed chapter 30B of the Book of the Dead ensuring the heart supports the deceased. Egypt. Ancient Egyptian. 21st Dynasty, 1039 991 BC. Tanis.

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Werner Forman Archive/ Egyptian Museum, Cairo

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Photo12/Universal Images Group/Werner Forman

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UMG12A20_364

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Non

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Droits gérés

Format disponible

33,0Mo (1,3Mo) / 25,1cm x 32,9cm / 2970 x 3880 (300dpi)

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