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Scarab: E.1.2006

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Steatite scarab decorated with a winged scarab on the base

The scarab is modeled in high relief with great detail. The reverse, nearly without damages, is clearly cut. A double-line forms the partition of elytra and protorax, three lines dividing the elytra and forms the suture. The humeral callosities are shown but nearly invisible. The head is narrow and rectangular, eyes are indicated. The clypeus is defined. The legs are very natural and highly arched in high relief. They meet at the junction of the elytra and protorax. They are notched and have feathery details, mainly at the front legs. The scarab is sitting on a base (0.001m).

Measurements and weight

Height: 0.006 m
Length: 0.015 m
Width: 0.011 m

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Bequeathed (2006) by Hoyle, Fred, Sir, the family of

Dating

New Kingdom
-1550 - -1185

Materials used in production

brownish, at attritions brighter Steatite

Identification numbers

Accession number: E.1.2006
Primary reference Number: 136962

Audit data

Created: Saturday 6 August 2011 Updated: Friday 18 July 2025

Associated departments & institutions

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

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