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Glazed steatite scaraboid: E.491.1939

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Glazed steatite scaraboid

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Description

Glazed steatite scaraboid with a human head rather than the usual beetle head; the rest of the back is in the form of a beetle. The base is inscribed with a seated figure of Ra, protected by two birds (possibly vultures) and a winged sundisk above.

Measurements and weight

Length: 0.02 m

Acquisition and important dates

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

Materials used in production

Steatite

Techniques used in production

Carved
Glazed

Identification numbers

Accession number: E.491.1939
Primary reference Number: 54201
Oldadmincategory: SC

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

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

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