Scarab

Scarab
 New Kingdom, Dynasty XIX, reign of Rameses II 1279 BCE-1213 BCE

Gallery location
Not on display

Artwork Details

Medium
steatite
Measurements
1.0 × 1.6 × 1.9 cm
Place/s of Execution
Egypt
Accession Number
D106-1982
Department
Antiquities
Credit Line
National Gallery of Victoria, Melbourne
Accessioned, 1982
Reproduction requests
Gallery location
Not on display

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