Scarab Amulet

1982.04.0001

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Basic Information

Artifact Identification Scarab Amulet   (1982.04.0001)
Classification/
Nomenclature
  1. Communication Artifacts
  2. :
  3. Personal Symbols
  4. :
  5. Belief Symbols
Artist/Maker None
Geographic Location
Period/Date 1982
Culture Egyptian

Physical Analysis

Dimension 1 (Length) 2.0 cm
Dimension 2 (Width) 1.7 cm
Dimension 3 (Depth) 0.9 cm
Weight 5 g
Measuring Remarks None
Materials Animal--Tooth--Ivory, Metal--Silver
Manufacturing Processes Carved
Munsell Color Information Yellowish Gray (2.5Y 8.5/2) Light Brownish Gray (10YR 6.5/1)

Research Remarks

Published Description N/A
Description N/A
Comparanda N/A
Bibliography N/A

Artifact History

Archaeological Data N/A
Credit Line/Dedication Gift of Bruce Hannon
Reproduction No
Reproduction Information Scarab may be authentic; setting is certainly modern. - D. Schrishuhn, 10/10/98

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