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Glazed steatite scarab
Glazed steatite scarab with floral motif on teh base consisting of lotus and papyrus. This motif was later used to represent Upper and Lower Egypt. The scarab is pierced lengthways through the centre.
Length: 0.0125 m
Method of acquisition: Given (1903) by University of Liverpool Garstang Excavations
Accession number: E.58.1903
Primary reference Number: 50665
Oldadmincategory: SC
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The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department:
Antiquities
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