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Scarab
Egyptian
New Kingdom or later
1550–1070 B.C.
Findspot: Egypt, Giza, Cemetery G 7000 SW, N of pit VIII in trench 26
Medium/Technique
Faience
Dimensions
Width x length: 1 x 1.4 cm (3/8 x 9/16 in.)
Credit Line
Harvard University—Boston Museum of Fine Arts Expedition
Accession Number25.2844
NOT ON VIEW
ClassificationsJewelry / Adornment – Scarabs and scaraboids
DescriptionOne blue bored scarab, inscribed with mr sign (beloved).
ProvenanceFrom Egypt, Giza, Cemetery G 7000 SW, N of pit VIII in trench 26. 1925: excavated by the Harvard University–Museum of Fine Arts Expedition; assigned to the MFA by the government of Egypt.