Fragment of a steatite scaraboid
Fragment of a steatite scaraboid in the form of a cowy shell. There are traces of brown/blue glaze in the inscription on the base. The top section is missing. The base is decorated with spirals and symbols. The scaraboid was pieced lengthways through the centre.
Length: 0.021 m
Method of acquisition: Given (1920) by Thompson, H., Sir
Accession number: E.13.1920
Primary reference Number: 51857
Oldadmincategory: SC
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The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department:
Antiquities
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