Scarab
Middle Kingdom – Second Intermediate Period, Dynasties XII–XVII 1985 BCE-1550 BCE
Medium
steatite
Measurements
1.1 × 1.8 × 2.6 cm
Credit Line
National Gallery of Victoria, Melbourne
Gallery location
Not on display
Artwork Details
Place/s of Execution
Egypt
Accession Number
D122-1994
Department
Antiquities
Credit Line
National Gallery of Victoria, Melbourne
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