Egyptian
Scarab, 19th century
Glazed ceramic, 5.1 x 3.5 cm (2 x 1 3/8 in.)
This terracotta scarab is glazed with shades of deep teal. The carving shows the segmented back of the beetle. The reverse, in shades of teal and terracotta, shows six holes, three each on either end.
Macknight Room
Commentary
Isabella Stewart Gardner kept meticulous records of many of her acquisitions. In keeping with this legacy, object information is continually being reviewed, updated, and enriched in order to give greater access to the collection.