Scarab

56.21.630

Information

Fragment of a scarab seal or stamp made of either clay or mudstone which is now flaking off in layers. Underside is incised with a sign, possibly a maat feather hieroglyph. Marked in ink by the excavator TA 26/645. Find number 26/645. Excavated by the Egypt Exploration Society in 1926. Acquired by the EES in the division of finds. Donated to the East Anglia Egyptian Society by the EES in recognition of a contribution to the EES (excavation subscription). Donated to Norwich Castle Museum. Purchased from the collections of Norwich Castle Museum in 1956 by Liverpool City Museum (now World Museum).