Steatite scarab
Steatite scarab with pairs of hieroglyphic signs inscribed on the base, including the nb sign, the mouth hieroglyph, the crown of lower egypt, and a scarab wearing a double plume crown. The scarab is pierced lengthways through the centre.
Length: 0.027 m
Method of acquisition: Given (1920) by Thompson, H., Sir
Accession number: E.18.1920
Primary reference Number: 51862
Oldadmincategory: SC
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The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department:
Antiquities
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