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Scarab: Wish Formula

Ancient Egyptian · New Kingdom–Late Period, Dynasties 19–26 (about 1295–525 BCE) · Art Institute of Chicago

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Maker: Egyptian
Date: New Kingdom–Late Period, Dynasties 19–26 (about 1295–525 BCE)
Medium: Steatite
Dimensions: 1.6 × 1 × 0.6 cm (5/8 × 3/8 × 1/4 in.)
Place of origin: Egypt
Held by: Art Institute of Chicago, Chicago · Not on view
Credit line: Gift of Charles L. Hutchinson

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