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Fragment of a steatite scaraboid: E.13.1920

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Current Location: In storage

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Fragment of a steatite scaraboid

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Description

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.

Measurements and weight

Length: 0.021 m

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Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Given (1920) by Thompson, H., Sir

Materials used in production

Steatite

Techniques used in production

Carved
Glazed

Identification numbers

Accession number: E.13.1920
Primary reference Number: 51857
Oldadmincategory: SC
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Created: Saturday 6 August 2011 Updated: Tuesday 25 February 2020 Last processed: Friday 8 December 2023

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

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