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Scarab

Scarab
 Second Intermediate Period, Dynasties XVI–XVII 1650 BCE-1550 BCE

Medium
black glazed material
Credit Line
National Gallery of Victoria, Melbourne
Gift of Guy Brunton, 1932
Reproduction requests
Gallery location
Not on display

Artwork Details

Medium
black glazed material
Measurements
0.5 × 0.5 × 0.9 cm
Place/s of Execution
Egypt
Inscription
none
Accession Number
3362F-D3
Department
Antiquities
Credit Line
National Gallery of Victoria, Melbourne
Gift of Guy Brunton, 1932
Reproduction requests
Gallery location
Not on display

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