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Scarabs

Scope note

Representations or images of a beetle, much used among the ancient Egyptians, such as for seals, symbols, or amulets. RHDEL2

Term type

AAT
Object name

Getty AAT term number

3000230813

Broader Terms used

<sculpture by subject type>

Narrower Terms used

scaraboid

Term used for

scarabaei
scarabaeuses

Equivalent Terms used

heart scarab
scarab

Created

13yrs ago

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