Steatite scarab
Steatite scarab with traces of white glaze on the surface. The base is inscribed, with hieroglyphic signs reading, May your name endure and may you become young (?). The scarab is pierced vertically through the centre.
Length: 0.0175 m
Method of acquisition: Given (1920) by Thompson, H., Sir
Accession number: E.25.1920
Primary reference Number: 51869
Oldadmincategory: SC
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The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department:
Antiquities
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