Hunting scene scarabs such as this one have been found in abundance in North Egypt and the Southern Levant, suggesting they were mass-produced. Scenes produced depict a variety of animals, from horned deer, ferocious lions and rare ostriches. Due to their abundance, this type of seal can be dated quite precisely to the late 11th century and into the 10th century, from Dynasty 21 to early Dynasty 22.
To find out more about Ancient Egyptian amulets please see our relevant blog post: Egyptian Amulets and their Meanings.
