Steatite scarab
Steatite scarab with an unfinished back- only forelegs cut. The base is uninscribed. It is possible that this is a modern forgery.
Width: 0.025 m
Method of acquisition: Given (1935) by Stevenson, J. J., trustees of
Accession number: E.35.1935
Primary reference Number: 53513
Oldadmincategory: SC
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Owner or interested party:
The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department:
Antiquities
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