Glazed steatite scarab
Glazed steatite scarab inscribed, with a scene showing the king kneeling before an obelisk. The ruler wears the crown of lower egypt and there is a vulture or hawk at the top of the scene, offering protection. The scarab is pierced vertically through the centre.
Length: 0.018 m
Method of acquisition: Given (1920) by Thompson, H., Sir
Accession number: E.26.1920
Primary reference Number: 51870
Oldadmincategory: SC
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The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department:
Antiquities
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