Glazed steatite scaraboid
Glazed steatite scaraboid in the form of a cowrie shell, inscribed on the base with cat figure, disk and feather. It has been suggested that this type is a cryptic reading of Amun the Lord.
Length: 0.023 m
Method of acquisition: Given (1934) by G.S. Bird
Accession number: E.138.1934
Primary reference Number: 53417
Oldadmincategory: SC
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The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department:
Antiquities
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