Scarab of Sa-Inher
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Object Label
The inscription on the bottom of this scarab identifies its owner as “the treasurer, Sa-Inher, the possessor of veneration.”
Caption
Scarab of Sa-Inher, ca. 1938–1700 B.C.E.. Obsidian, 5/16 x 7/16 x 11/16 in. (0.8 x 1.1 x 1.8 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Gift of the Egypt Exploration Fund, 13.1028. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, CUR.13.1028_mummychamber.jpg)
Title
Scarab of Sa-Inher
Date
ca. 1938–1700 B.C.E.
Dynasty
Dynasty 12 to early Dynasty 13
Period
Middle Kingdom
Geography
Place excavated: Tomb D303, Abydos, Egypt
Medium
Obsidian
Classification
Dimensions
5/16 x 7/16 x 11/16 in. (0.8 x 1.1 x 1.8 cm)
Credit Line
Gift of the Egypt Exploration Fund
Accession Number
13.1028
Rights
Creative Commons-BY
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