Object Number: H1941.1

Collection: Egyptology

Object Name: scarab

Local Name: scarab

Archaeological Site Name: Dendereh

Description: Cream and green scarab with two separate wings. The scarab beetle is roughly modelled and has the details drawn in brown. The wings are attached by wire through holes and also have brown painted decoration. The scarab is broken at its head and has five holes, four for attaching the wings. The wings have three holes each and although the left one is plain the right one is ridged.

On Display at Bristol Museum & Art Gallery, Egypt Gallery