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Faience scarab
Faience scarab inscribed on the base with two crocodiles. The crocodiles are possibly a reference to the god Sobek. Crocodiles were also believed to offer protection in Ancient Egypt. The scarab is pierced lengthways.
Length: 0.025 m
Method of acquisition: Bequeathed (1904) by McClean, Frank
Accession number: E.30.1904
Primary reference Number: 50855
Oldadmincategory: SC
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The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department:
Antiquities
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