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Faience scarabs. 7th-6th centuries BC. From Isis Tomb, Italy

Faience scarabs. 7th-6th centuries BC. From Isis Tomb, Italy


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Faience scarabs. 7th-6th centuries BC. From Isis Tomb, Italy

Faience scarabs. a) Egyptian, probably with the name of Psammetichus I (664-610 BC), b) Type imitated in the Aegean area, c) Maybe made A?a?A?a?in Phoenicia, d) Possibly made A?a?A?a?in Rhodes, e) Egyptian, possibly with the name Psammetichus II (595-589 BC): f) Egyptian style imitated freely; g) Imitation of Egyptian style. 7th-6th centuries BC. From Isis Tomb, Polledrara Cemetery, Italy. British Museum. London. England. United Kingdom

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Aegean Alphabet Area Beetle Beetles Burial Cemetery Egyptians Faience Greeks Imitation Isis Lazio Letter Letters Mediterranean Order Phoenicia Phoenician Tomb Imitated Psammetichus


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1. Title: Faience Scarabs from the Isis Tomb, Polledrara Cemetery, Italy: A Glimpse into the Cross-Cultural Exchange of Art and Symbolism during the 7th-6th Centuries BC This image showcases a collection of faience scarabs discovered in the Isis Tomb at Polledrara Cemetery in Italy. Dating back to the 7th-6th centuries BC, these scarabs represent a fascinating fusion of Egyptian, Phoenician, and Aegean influences. a) The first scarab, most likely Egyptian in origin, bears the name of Psammetichus I (664-610 BC), an influential Pharaoh of the Late Dynastic Period. The intricate hieroglyphics etched onto the scarab's surface reflect the ancient Egyptian's mastery of this art form. b-g) The remaining scarabs display various degrees of influence from the Aegean area and Phoenicia. Some bear Egyptian-style hieroglyphics, while others feature the free interpretation of Egyptian motifs. The presence of these imitations suggests the widespread dissemination of Egyptian art and culture throughout the Mediterranean world during this time. This collection offers a testament to the vibrant exchange of ideas and artistic techniques between the civilizations of Egypt, Phoenicia, and the Aegean region. The scarabs, discovered in an Italian tomb, further underscore the interconnectedness of the ancient world and the enduring influence of Egyptian art on various cultures. The British Museum in London, England, United Kingdom, houses this remarkable collection, which continues to captivate scholars and visitors alike, offering a glimpse into the rich history of the Mediterranean world during the 6th and 7th centuries BC.

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