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Scarab with Spread Wings
(Ancient Egypt and Nubia )
Scarabs were modeled on the dung beetle (Scarabaeus sacer). The Egyptians associated these insects with the young sun-god Kheper, who, like the scarab, was believed to be self created. Images of winged scarabs were placed on the chest of the mummy to facilitate its rebirth in the afterworld.
Provenance
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Mr. and Mrs. Hugo Weisgall [date and mode of acquisition unknown]; Walters Art Museum, 1948, by gift.
Exhibitions
| 2003-2004 | Faience: The Colors of the Heavens. The Walters Art Museum, Baltimore; The Walters Art Museum, Baltimore. |
| 1978 | In Search of Ancient Treasure: 40 Years of Collecting. The Walters Art Gallery, Baltimore. |
Geographies
Egypt (Place of Origin)
Measurements
H: 9/16 x W: 1 7/16 x L: 2 1/16 in. (1.4 x 3.7 x 5.3 cm)
Credit Line
Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Hugo Weisgall, 1948
Location in Museum
Not on view
Accession Number
In libraries, galleries, museums, and archives, an accession number is a unique identifier assigned to each object in the collection.
In libraries, galleries, museums, and archives, an accession number is a unique identifier assigned to each object in the collection.
42.1430