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Scarab of an official

Egyptian
Middle Kingdom
1980–1630 B.C.

Medium/Technique Steatite
Dimensions Length: 2 cm (13/16 in.)
Credit Line Gift of Mrs. Horace L. Mayer
Accession Number1979.590
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DescriptionSteatite scarab with two columns of inscription on the base, reading, :the Royal Sealbearer, the Overseer of Sealbearers, Shar.
ProvenanceBy 1979: Mrs Horace L. Mayer collection; given to the MFA by Mrs. Mayer November 1979.