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Accession_Number 59.2.2-3
Shape Scarab
Shape_description Two white stone (possibly steatite) scarabs in a small glass specimen jar with cork top. Both examples have incised beetle features including clypeus and legs. Undersides both engraved with hieroglyphs and have longitudinal holes for threading.
Material
Fabric Egyptian
Fabric_description
Munsell_color
Decoration Both have incised beetle features such as clypus and legs, underside engraved with hieroglyphs, both have longitudinal holes for threading.
Inscriptions
Condition signs of wear but otherwise complete
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Bibliography
Archive_Ref
Beazley_DB
Height
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Handle_height
Other_dims. 2 is approx 1.7cm long 3 is approx 1.7cm long
Location Percy's desk
Edited_by Jayne
Date_edited 23.11.23
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