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Frit scarab: E.S.302

Object information

Current Location: In storage

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Frit scarab

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Description

Pale blue frit scarab with a schematic representation of the beetle on the back. The base is damaged but it is possible to see linear signs and an standing dog. The scarab is pierced lengthways through the centre.

Measurements and weight

Length: 0.02 m

Find spot

Materials used in production

Glass

Techniques used in production

Mouldmade

Identification numbers

Accession number: E.S.302
Primary reference Number: 183614
Oldadmincategory: SC
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Audit data

Created: Saturday 6 August 2011 Updated: Friday 14 May 2021 Last processed: Wednesday 13 December 2023

Associated departments & institutions

Owner or interested party: The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department: Antiquities

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The Fitzwilliam Museum (2024) "Frit scarab" Web page available at: https://data.fitzmuseum.cam.ac.uk/id/object/183614 Accessed: 2024-11-04 18:20:01

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