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Scarab
Nubian
Meroitic Period, reign of unknown ruler
A.D. 30–175
Findspot: Nubia (Sudan), Meroe (Beg. West), Pyr. 125
Medium/Technique
Glass
Dimensions
Overall: 1.2 x 1.6cm (1/2 x 5/8in.)
Credit Line
Harvard University—Boston Museum of Fine Arts Expedition
Accession Number22-2-484b
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsJewelry, Ancient Egypt, Nubia and the Near East
ClassificationsJewelry / Adornment – Scarabs and scaraboids
DescriptionOne green glass scarab amulet, patinated, dull black, bored crosswise, chipped in two places, bottom blank.
ProvenanceFrom Meroe (Beg. West) Pyr. 125 1921: Excavated by the Harvard University-Museum of Fine Arts Expedition; assigned to the MFA by the government of Sudan.