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Scarab Seal

Scarab Seal

Egyptian

Slightly lustrous surface; six hieroglyphic symbols on underside; beetle's carapace has transverse line intersected by vertical line separating the wing covers; a longitudinal perforation runs through beetle's body under tail and head.

Glazed grayish-tan steatite

Late Period

Seals