Glazed steatite scarab
Steatite scarab with yellowish glaze. The base is inscribed, with hieroglyphic signs, including a djed pillar, a crown of Lower Egypt and a neb sign. Ramesside, probably imitating Hyksos designs.
Length: 0.016 m
Method of acquisition: Given
Accession number: E.45a.1930
Primary reference Number: 63637
Oldadmincategory: SC
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The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department:
Antiquities
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