Scarab with Throne Name of Ramesses II
Scarab with Throne Name of Ramesses II
Place of OriginEgypt
Date19th Dynasty (1292–1189 BCE)
DimensionsH: 3/4 in. (1.9 cm); W: 9/16 in. (1.4 cm); Depth: 7/16 in. (1.1 cm)
MediumLapis lazuli.
ClassificationJewelry
Credit LineGift of Henry W. Wilhelm
Object number
1927.70
Not on View
DescriptionDevice: prenomen of Ramses II. Back: naturalistic, elytra separated. Cutting: good. Pierced lengthwise. Superb condition, notable piece.
Label TextThis lapis lazuli scarab bears the throne name of Ramesses II, Usermaatre-Setepenre, meaning "Powerful Justice of Re, Chosen of Re." The back of the scarab is carved in a naturalistic style, with clearly separated elytra (wing covers). Scarabs like this functioned as amulets and seals, symbolizing renewal, protection, and royal power. The quality of the cutting is exceptional, with the inscription and details well-preserved. The scarab is pierced lengthwise, indicating it may have been worn on the body.
about 2300 BCE
about 1865
16th century
18th Dynasty (1550-1292 BCE), about 1400 BCE
20th Dynasty or later (1189–1077 BCE)
18th Dynasty (1550-1292 BCE), about 1400 BCE
19th Dynasty or later (1292–30 BCE)
19th Dynasty (1292–1189 BCE)
19th Dynasty (1292–1189 BCE)
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