Steatite scarab
Steaite scarab with hieroglyphic signs, and geometric shapes on the base. This scarab is a Ramesside imitation of early type as indicated by the way in which the body is carved and also the way in which the inscription is carved in that it is too large for the area of the base. The scarab is pierced vertically through the body.
Length: 0.015 m
Method of acquisition: Given (1920) by Thompson, H., Sir
Accession number: E.21.1920
Primary reference Number: 51865
Oldadmincategory: SC
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Owner or interested party:
The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department:
Antiquities
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