Glazed steatite scarab: E.58.1903

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Glazed steatite scarab

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Description

Glazed steatite scarab with floral motif on teh base consisting of lotus and papyrus. This motif was later used to represent Upper and Lower Egypt. The scarab is pierced lengthways through the centre.

Measurements and weight

Length: 0.0125 m

Identification numbers

Accession number: E.58.1903
Primary reference Number: 50665
Oldadmincategory: SC
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Created: Saturday 6 August 2011 Updated: Tuesday 25 February 2020

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

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