Forgery of a green glazed steatite scarab seal with details of the head, wings and legs on the back, and flat base inscribed with a fake hieroglyphic inscription. Pierced through the length for suspension. Slightly chipped on one side.

Note on the Gatty slip, "A forgery ( W. M. F. Petrie)".

Scarab (Forgery) | National Museums Liverpool

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Forgery of a green glazed steatite scarab seal with details of the head, wings and legs on the back, and flat base inscribed with a fake hieroglyphic inscription. Pierced through the length for suspension. Slightly chipped on one side. Note on the Gatty slip, "A forgery ( W. M. F. Petrie)".

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Scarab (Forgery)

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