Description (Physical description)
Description for 1947.994 A-C: 'Three protection amulets, scarabs (KHEPER) 1947.994 A: Crystal scarab with plain base. Sides not engraved. Slightly imperfect. 1947.994 B: Small ?fluar-spar (felspar) scarab with flat base, sides slightly inscribed. 1947.994 C: Lapis lazuli scarab, small, with diced base.'
Event Date
Author: maa

Context (Field collection)
1947.994 A. Probably Middle Kingdom 1947.994 B. Late 1947.994 C. XXVI - XXX Dynasties; Collected by: Mackintosh.L in 1934
Event Date 1934
Author: maa

Context (Amendments / updates)
The Source field previously stated 'Mackintosh.Miss.H.J.'. It is unclear who 'Miss H.J. Mackintosh' was. The object was part of the collection of Mr Leslie Mackintosh and given to the Museum by his sister, Miss Ruth Mackintosh, see the Related documents regarding collector and donor. The Accession Register actually notes the objects were gifted by 'Miss J. Mackintosh'. At present therefore 'Mackintosh.Miss.H.J.' has been removed. If they are identified, update this record accordingly.
Event Date 6/3/2025
Author: Lily Pencliffe

Context (Acquisition Details)
Research by Sarah Lewis: 'Purchased from George Fabian Lawrence by Leslie Mackintosh in July 1934. Examined by the British Museum. Donated to the MAA in 1947 by Miss Ruth Mackintosh, sister of Leslie Mackintosh.'
Event Date 29/4/2025
Author: Lily Pencliffe

Description (Physical description)
Description by Sarah Lewis: 'A protective scarab amulet, made from deep blue lapis lazuli. Oval and plano-convex shaped. The base is 'diced,' being engraved with a shallow cross-hatch pattern. The sides are lightly engraved. The head, prothorax, and elytra are marked by shallow grooves. A suspension hole is pierced longitudinally.'
Event Date 29/4/2025
Author: Lily Pencliffe