Scarab Inscribed with the Throne Name of Thutmose II

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 small oval scarab seal with a worn, incised design and partially preserved inscription on its back.

The image shows the back (dorsal) face of an Egyptian scarab-shaped amulet. The surface is heavily abraded, but a central motif is visible in recessed relief: a largely symmetrical arrangement with one or two vertical elements and broad block-like forms that resemble hieroglyphic/inscribed layout typical of royal names on scarabs. The incised lines are filled or outlined by darker staining, while the remaining stone is light brown/gray. No clear cartouche outline or fully legible throne-name signs can be confirmed from the available resolution and wear. No additional text (Greek/Coptic/Arabic) is visible. The object is photographed against a plain light background and appears to be a single carved piece (likely steatite/ceramic-like), with edge chipping consistent with age or excavation damage.