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Frit scarab: E.SC.144

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Frit scarab

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Description

Frit scarab, decorated on the base with a figure of Bes and a lion headed seated god.

Measurements and weight

Length: 0.028 m

Materials used in production

Frit

Techniques used in production

Mouldmade

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Identification numbers

Accession number: E.SC.144
Primary reference Number: 64883
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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