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

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 fake hieroglyphic inscription. Pierced through the length for suspension. Damaged on the back and around the base. Note on the Gatty slip, "A forgery ( W. M. F. Petrie)".

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Scarab (Forgery)

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