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Amuletic jewelled scarab

Unknown artist, c. 600 BC

Jewel in the form of a scarab beetle. Its back is decorated with cloisons in a pattern of horizonal and vertical stripes frilled with dark blue enamel. The underside has a tube which was used for attachment to a mummy.

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Title of artwork, date

Amuletic jewelled scarab, c. 600 BC

Date supported

1999

Medium and material

Gold, enamel

Dimensions

Length: 2.8 cm

Grant

20000

Total cost

46000

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