Glazed steatite scarab
Steatite scarab with traces of green glaze on the surface, and with evidence of having been polished. The base is inscribed with hieroglyphic signs, including the name of Ka-Kha-Kheper-Nub (?). This is probably a Ramesside imitation of earlier type of scarab. There is a single hole pierced vertically through he body.
Length: 0.019 m
Method of acquisition: Given (1920) by Thompson, H., Sir
Accession number: E.22.1920
Primary reference Number: 51866
Oldadmincategory: SC
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The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department:
Antiquities
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