Scarab with Geometric Decoration
Object type: Scarab, geometric pattern, linear
Department: Egyptian Art
Period: First Intermediate Period
Dynasty: Dynasty 9–early Dynasty 11
Date: ca. 2100–2030 B.C.
Medium: Steatite
Dimensions: L. 1.5 × W. 0.8 × H. 0.5 cm (9/16 × 5/16 × 3/16 in.)
Geography: From    Egypt Memphite Region Lisht North
Locale: Cemetery
Excavation: MMA excavations
Credit line: Rogers Fund and Edward S. Harkness Gift, 1920
Accession year: 1920
Tags: Scarabs