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Faience scarab: E.42.1914

Object information

Current Location: In storage

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Faience scarab

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Description

Faience scarab with decorated base depicting a human figure in chariot that is pulled by one horse. The scarab is pierced lengthways through the centre.

Measurements and weight

Length: 0.018 m

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Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Given (1914) by British School of Archaeology in Egypt

Materials used in production

Faïence

Techniques used in production

Mouldmade

References and bibliographic entries

Identification numbers

Accession number: E.42.1914
Primary reference Number: 51693
Oldadmincategory: SC
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Created: Saturday 6 August 2011 Updated: Tuesday 25 February 2020 Last processed: Friday 8 December 2023

Associated departments & institutions

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

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