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Steatite scarab cased in silver with cartouche of Thutmose III

Steatite scarab cased in silver; steatite glazed green, seal with cartouche of [GLYPHS] Menkheperre on base, pierced; back and wings inlaid with some colored material now gone. Illustration: Yes with hieroglyphs. Illustration scale: 1:1

Details

  • ID
    HUMFA_26-1-97
  • Department
    Harvard University-Boston Museum of Fine Arts Expedition
  • Classification
    Jewelry & adornment-Scarabs and scaraboids
  • Findspot
    Pit G 7011 A
  • Material
    Steatite, silver
  • Credit Line
    Harvard University–Boston Museum of Fine Arts Expedition
  • Object Ownership Information
    MFA accession number: 27.958
  • Date of Register Entry
    01/03/1926
  • Owner
    Thutmose III
  • Problems/Questions
    MFA accession number verified

Tombs and Monuments 1

  • G 7011

    • Site Name Eastern Cemetery

People 1

Ancient People

  • Thutmose III

    • Type Owner
    • Remarks King of Dynasty 18. prenomen: [mn-xpr-ra] Menkheperre