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Scarab

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Heart scarab (?) without the usual chapter 30 of the 'Book of the Dead' carved on the base. The object is very well carved showing the head and the eyes in detail although the clipeus is partially destroyed. The thorax is flat and differentiated from the striated wing cases, the legs are carved in detail on the sides.

Present location

MUSEU NACIONAL DE ARQUEOLOGIA [46/003] LISBON

Inventory number

E 246 (n. cat. 202)

Dating

NEW KINGDOM ?

Archaeological Site

UNKNOWN

Category

HEART SCARAB

Material

SERPENTINITE

Technique

HEWN

Width

4 cm

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