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- CollectionEgypt
- Research projectsGlypcol
- Inventory numberE.06639
- TitleScarab with figure holding two crocodiles
- CultureEgyptian
- Date1069 BC - 945 BC
- Period21st dynasty(Egypt > Third Intermediate Period)
- DimensionsH x La x P: 1,5 cm, 1,2 cm, 0,7 cm
- OwnerMusées royaux d'art et d'histoire / Koninklijke Musea voor Kunst en Geschiedenis
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Object nameStamp sealGeographyPlace of discovery:Lower Egypt (region)Geographical Reference > Africa > North Africa > Egypt
Place of production:EgyptGeographical Reference > Africa > North AfricaMaterialSteatite (mineral)Material > Stone > Mineral
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The base of this scarab shows a standing figure holding a crocodile in each hand. Such compositions are attested on scarabs that date from the 21st dynasty, the so-called post-Ramessid mass production.
