Steatite scarab: E.15.1920

Current Location: In storage

Titles

Steatite scarab

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Description

Steatite scarab. The base is decorated with two double spiral designs, and an ankh sign in the centre, and two ka and nefer signs towards the sides. There is a hole pierced lengthways through the middle of the scarab; the string is modern.

Measurements and weight

Length: 0.02 m

Find spot

Egypt

Acquisition and important dates

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

Materials used in production

Steatite

Techniques used in production

Carved

Identification numbers

Accession number: E.15.1920
Primary reference Number: 51859
Oldadmincategory: SC
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Audit data

Created: Saturday 6 August 2011 Updated: Tuesday 25 February 2020

Associated departments & institutions

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

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