Scarab with the name Wahibre, either Psamtik I or Apries

AI image analysis GPT-5.4-nano

Machine-generated from the object's image on Jul 2026. Not curatorial; treat deities, names, and signs below as the model's best reading, not authority.

A dark, oval scarab seal with a carved central motif resembling a stylized scarab and surrounding rounded forms; no clearly legible inscription is visible in the provided view.

The image shows a small, polished scarab-shaped object viewed from the front. The surface is dark and glossy, with light reflections and small scratches. The central carving includes a vertical, insect-like form and adjacent rounded elements, but the engraving lacks sufficient clarity to confidently read specific hieroglyphs or a royal cartouche. The edges are smooth and rounded, consistent with an intaglio/engraved scarab seal face. No surrounding Greek, Coptic, or Arabic text is visible, and no distinct cartouche is discernible. The ground-truth catalogue attributes the material as onyx or hematite and the period as Late Period; the visible color and gloss are consistent with a dark stone, but the image alone does not confirm the exact stone type. Overall condition appears good with minor surface wear.