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Glazed steatite scarab
Glazed steatite scarab with a hole pierced lengthways through the centre. The base is inscribed with a Hyksos royal name (Apopis).
Length: 0.017 m
Method of acquisition: Given (1891) by Chester, Greville John, Revd
Accession number: E.129.1891
Primary reference Number: 49341
Oldadmincategory: SC
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Owner or interested party:
The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department:
Antiquities
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The Fitzwilliam Museum (2024) "Glazed steatite scarab" Web page available at: https://collection.beta.fitz.ms/id/object/49341 Accessed: 2024-11-21 21:50:22
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