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Scarab: E.137.1932

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Description

Carved steatite scarab, inscribed, 'Nebmaatre Appearing in maat (kha-em-maat)' (Amenhotep III). There are traces of resin on the surface of the scarab and light blue glaze on the bottom.

Measurements and weight

Depth: 0.013 m
Length: 0.039 m
Width: 0.027 m

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Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Bequeathed (1932) by Edward Towry Whyte

Materials used in production

Steatite

Techniques used in production

Glazed
Carved

Identification numbers

Accession number: E.137.1932
Primary reference Number: 52869
Oldadmincategory: SC
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Created: Saturday 6 August 2011 Updated: Wednesday 11 January 2023 Last processed: Tuesday 12 December 2023

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

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