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Scarab

EGYPT
Scarab
 2040 BCE-1648 BCE

Medium
white steatite

Measurements
0.6 × 1.0 × 1.3 cm

Credit Line
National Gallery of Victoria, Melbourne

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Gallery location
Not on display

Artwork Details

Place/s of Execution
Egypt

Inscription
none

Accession Number
D292-1994

Department
Antiquities

Credit Line
National Gallery of Victoria, Melbourne

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