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Scarab
  • CollectionEgypt
  • Research projectsGlypcol
  • Inventory numberE.04405e
  • Object nameStamp seal
  • TitleScarab
  • CultureEgyptian
  • GeographyPlace of discovery:AbydosGeographical Reference > Africa > North Africa > Egypt > Upper Egypt (region) > Sohag (governorate)
    Place of production:EgyptGeographical Reference > Africa > North Africa
  • Date1985 BC - 1500 BC
  • Period15th dynasty(Egypt > Second Intermediate Period)
  • MaterialSteatite (mineral)Material > Stone > Mineral
    TechniqueGlazeTechnique > Ceramics (techniques) > Decoration and finishing
  • DimensionsH x La x P: 0,8 cm, 0,5 cm, 0,3 cm
  • OwnerMusées royaux d'art et d'histoire / Koninklijke Musea voor Kunst en Geschiedenis
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The base of this very small scarab carries the hieroglyph “sA” (‘protection’) between two vertical strokes.

Excavation: Garstang 1909