Carnelian scarab
Carnelian scarab with an uninscribed base. this type of scarab often formed part of a necklace and so acted as an amulet. Such necklaces were often found in graves, although is is likely that the deceased person had and wore this object during their lifetime.
Length: 0.022 m
Width: 0.009 m
Method of acquisition: Bequeathed (1954) by Greg, Robert, Sir
Accession number: E.680.1954
Primary reference Number: 62753
Oldadmincategory: SC
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Owner or interested party:
The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department:
Antiquities
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