Scarab Amulet Reproduction

1992.04.0018

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Basic Information

Artifact Identification Scarab Amulet Reproduction   (1992.04.0018)
Classification/
Nomenclature
  1. Communication Artifacts
  2. :
  3. Personal Symbols
  4. :
  5. Belief Symbols
Artist/Maker None
Geographic Location
Period/Date Ptolemaic, 7th century BCE
Culture Egyptian

Physical Analysis

Dimension 1 (Length) 4.5 cm
Dimension 2 (Width) 3.0 cm
Dimension 3 (Depth) 2.8 cm
Weight 52 g
Measuring Remarks None
Materials Ceramic
Manufacturing Processes Cast, Firing
Munsell Color Information Grayish Yellow (2.5Y 7/4) -main color. Black (N 2/ 3.1% R) -Black coloring. Strong Brown (7.5YR 4/6) -Lining.

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 Mrs. Lenore E. March
Reproduction Yes
Reproduction Information A fake as identified by Director Douglas Brewer.

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