Scarab
Second Intermediate Period, Dynasties XVI–XVII 1650 BCE-1550 BCE
Medium
black glazed material
Measurements
0.5 × 0.5 × 0.9 cm
Credit Line
National Gallery of Victoria, Melbourne
Gift of Guy Brunton, 1932
Gallery location
Not on display
Artwork Details
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