Steatite scarab: E.21.1920

Current Location: In storage

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Steatite scarab

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Scarab

Description

Steaite scarab with hieroglyphic signs, and geometric shapes on the base. This scarab is a Ramesside imitation of early type as indicated by the way in which the body is carved and also the way in which the inscription is carved in that it is too large for the area of the base. The scarab is pierced vertically through the body.

Measurements and weight

Length: 0.015 m

Find spot

Egypt

Acquisition and important dates

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

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Identification numbers

Accession number: E.21.1920
Primary reference Number: 51865
Oldadmincategory: SC
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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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