Glazed steatite scarab: E.22.1920

Current Location: In storage

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Glazed steatite scarab

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Scarab

Description

Steatite scarab with traces of green glaze on the surface, and with evidence of having been polished. The base is inscribed with hieroglyphic signs, including the name of Ka-Kha-Kheper-Nub (?). This is probably a Ramesside imitation of earlier type of scarab. There is a single hole pierced vertically through he body.

Measurements and weight

Length: 0.019 m

Find spot

Egypt

Acquisition and important dates

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

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Techniques used in production

Identification numbers

Accession number: E.22.1920
Primary reference Number: 51866
Oldadmincategory: SC
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Created: Saturday 6 August 2011 Updated: Tuesday 25 February 2020

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

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