Steatite scarab
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.
Length: 0.02 m
Method of acquisition: Given (1920) by Thompson, H., Sir
Accession number: E.15.1920
Primary reference Number: 51859
Oldadmincategory: SC
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The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department:
Antiquities
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