Glazed steatite scarab
Steatite scarab with only traces of the original glaze suriving. The scarab is pierced lenghtways through the centre and is inscribed with name Menkheperre and hotep, sa and Maat (?) signs.
Length: 0.015 m
Method of acquisition: Given (1920) by Thompson, H., Sir
Accession number: E.46.1920
Primary reference Number: 51890
Oldadmincategory: SC
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The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department:
Antiquities
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