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Faience scarab: E.89.1934

Object information

Current Location: In storage

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Faience scarab

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Description

Faience mouldmade scarab with an uninscribed base. The edges are pierced with 6 holes for attaching the object to either wings and/or a bead net shroud.

Measurements and weight

Length: 0.049 m

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Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Given (1934) by G.F. Rogers

Materials used in production

Faïence

Techniques used in production

Mouldmade

Identification numbers

Accession number: E.89.1934
Primary reference Number: 53368
Oldadmincategory: SC
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Created: Saturday 6 August 2011 Updated: Tuesday 25 February 2020 Last processed: Wednesday 13 December 2023

Associated departments & institutions

Owner or interested party: The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department: Antiquities

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