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Lapis lazuli scaraboid: E.467.1954

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Lapis lazuli scaraboid

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Description

Lapis lazuli scaraboid in the form of a scarab but with a frog's head on the upper section. The base is uninscribed, but the legs are depicted in the usual style of a Late Period naturalistic scarab. There is a small hole on the underside. Possibly re-cut or a forgery, although the without the additional frog's head the scarab is of a recognised type. The stone is also unusual.

Measurements and weight

Length: 0.015 m

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Bequeathed (1954) by Greg, Robert, Sir

Materials used in production

Lapis lazuli

Techniques used in production

Carved

Identification numbers

Accession number: E.467.1954
Primary reference Number: 62533
Oldadmincategory: SC

Audit data

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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