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Maker(s):Unknown
Culture:Egyptian
Title:Scarab
Date Made:1293-1070 BCE (New Kingdom, Dynasties 19-20)
Type:Adornment
Materials:Gray steatite
Place Made:Africa; Asia; Egypt
Measurements:Overall: 9/16 in x 3/8 in x 3/16 in; 1.4 cm x 1 cm x .5 cm
Accession Number:  MH 1943.24.A.J
Credit Line:Purchase with the Nancy Everett Dwight Fund, from the Caroline M. Galt Collection
Museum Collection:  Mount Holyoke College Art Museum
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Description:
Light grey base design of vertically oriented text referring to offerings. Translation obscure. Back design includes striated hatching on perimeter.

Tags:
ancient; archaeology; jewelry; religion

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https://museums.fivecolleges.edu/detail.php?t=objects&type=ext&id_number=MH+1943.24.A.J

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