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Scaraboid Seal

49.47.475

Part of

Ancient Egypt collection

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About this object

Green glass scaraboid seal, oval shape, uninscribed on both sides, small surface holes. Pierced through the length for suspension.

Number "183" and "0/10." are written in pencil on the old label.

Object specifics

  • Type
    Personal Object
  • Culture
    Roman Period
  • Artist/Maker
  • Place made
    Africa: Northern Africa: Egypt
  • Date made
  • Materials
    Glass
  • Location
    World Museum, Level 3, Ancient Egypt Gallery
  • Acquisition
    Purchased from Professor John Garstang, 1949
  • Collector
    John Garstang
  • Place collected
    Africa: Northern Africa: Egypt
  • Date collected
  • Measurements
    17.5 mm x 14 mm x 6 mm
  • Related people
    John Garstang ( Collector, previous owner)

Ownership

Previous owners

  • John Burges Eustace Garstang

    Owned from: Unknown or unrecorded
    How acquired: Unknown or unrecorded
    Owned until: 1949
    Disposal method: Unknown or unrecorded
Object view = Humanities
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