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Gabbro scarab: E.353.1939

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Description

Gabbro scarab; the base has legs carved into it rather than an inscription. There is a horizontal hole through the centre of the base rather than the usual hole from front to rear.

Measurements and weight

Length: 0.021 m

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Given (1939) by G.D. Hornblower

Materials used in production

Gabbro

Techniques used in production

Carved

Identification numbers

Accession number: E.353.1939
Primary reference Number: 54055
Oldadmincategory: SC

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Created: Saturday 6 August 2011 Updated: Wednesday 10 June 2026

Associated departments & institutions

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

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