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Glazed steatite scarab: E.11.1920

Object information

Current Location: In storage

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Glazed steatite scarab

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Description

Glazed steatite scarab with a spiral motif decorating the outer part of the base. The base is also inscribed with the tile son of Ra and the name of a Hyksos king (Sheshi). The scarab is pierced lengthways.

Measurements and weight

Length: 0.02 m

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Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Given (1920) by Thompson, H., Sir

Materials used in production

Steatite

Techniques used in production

Carved
Glazed

Identification numbers

Accession number: E.11.1920
Primary reference Number: 51855
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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