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Glazed steatite scarab: E.22.1920

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Current Location: In storage

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Glazed steatite scarab

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Description

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.

Measurements and weight

Length: 0.019 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.22.1920
Primary reference Number: 51866
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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