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Glazed steatite scarab: E.129.1891

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Current Location: In storage

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Glazed steatite scarab

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Description

Glazed steatite scarab with a hole pierced lengthways through the centre. The base is inscribed with a Hyksos royal name (Apopis).

Measurements and weight

Length: 0.017 m

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Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Given (1891) by Chester, Greville John, Revd

Materials used in production

Steatite

Techniques used in production

Carved
Glazed

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Identification numbers

Accession number: E.129.1891
Primary reference Number: 49341
Oldadmincategory: SC
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Created: Saturday 6 August 2011 Updated: Tuesday 25 February 2020 Last processed: Wednesday 13 December 2023

Associated departments & institutions

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

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