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Scarab

Egyptian
Middle Kingdom to New Kingdom, Dynasty 12–18
1991–1295 B.C.
Findspot: Nubia (Sudan), Semna, S 521

Medium/Technique Carnelian
Dimensions Overall: 0.7 x 1 cm (1/4 x 3/8 in.)
Credit Line Harvard University—Boston Museum of Fine Arts Expedition
Accession Number24.1563
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DescriptionCarnelian scarab. Uninscribed; worn.
ProvenanceFindspot Information: From Semna, S 521 [Excav. date] Feb. 1924:Excavated by the Harvard University-Museum of Fine Arts Expedition; assigned to the MFA by the government of Sudan.