Commemorative scarab: E.86.1934

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Current Location: In storage

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Description

Steatite scarab inscribed with the marriage text of Amenhotep III and Tiye. This type of scarab is thought to have been made after the event in order to strengthen the positiion of Tiye. There is a single hole drilled length-ways through the scarab.

Measurements and weight

Length: 0.035 m

Find spot

Egypt

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Given (1934) by G.F. Rogers

Materials used in production

Steatite

Techniques used in production

Carved

Identification numbers

Accession number: E.86.1934
Primary reference Number: 53365
Oldadmincategory: SC
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Created: Saturday 6 August 2011 Updated: Wednesday 11 January 2023

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

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