Carnelian scarab
Carnelian scarab with an uninscribed base. This type of scarab often functioned as part of a necklace and was found in funerary contexts. The string attaching these 3 examples is modern.
Length: 0.01 m
Method of acquisition: Bequeathed (1954) by Greg, Robert, Sir
Accession number: E.606c.1954
Primary reference Number: 62677
Oldadmincategory: SC
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The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department:
Antiquities
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