Scarab
2040 BCE-1648 BCE
Medium
white steatite
Measurements
0.6 × 1.0 × 1.4 cm
Credit Line
National Gallery of Victoria, Melbourne
Gallery location
Not on display
Artwork Details
Place/s of Execution
Egypt
Accession Number
D291-1994
Department
Antiquities
Credit Line
National Gallery of Victoria, Melbourne
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