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Scarab of Nebirierau I Second Intermediate PeriodLisht North

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Description

Second Intermediate Period, Dynasty 17, reign of Nebirierau I (?), ca. 1627–1601 B.C. Bright blue faience. L. 2.2 × W. 1.5 × H. 1 cm (7/8 × 9/16 × 3/8 in.). From: Cemetery, debris, Lisht North, Memphite Region, Egypt. Excavation: MMA excavations, 1920–22. Subject: Scarabs. Credit: Rogers Fund and Edward S. Harkness Gift, 1922.

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Connections

Found at Lisht

Cross-references (4)

  • Wikidata-Q Q116247903 tier-1
  • Collection-QID Q160236 tier-2 (wikidata-mediated)
  • Inventory-Number 22.1.335 tier-2 (wikidata-mediated)
  • MET-Object 544390 tier-2 (wikidata-mediated)
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