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Scaraboid: Dwarf Figure

A work made of glazed steatite.
CC0 Public Domain Designation

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  • A work made of glazed steatite.

Date:

New Kingdom, Dynasties 19–20 (about 1295–1069 BCE)

Artist:

Egyptian

About this artwork

Status

Currently Off View

Department

Arts of Africa

Artist

Ancient Egyptian

Title

Scaraboid: Dwarf Figure

Place

Egypt (Object made in)

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1295 BCE–1069 BCE

Medium

Glazed steatite

Dimensions

1.3 × 1 × 0.6 cm (1/8 × 3/8 × 1/4 in.)

Credit Line

Gift of Henry H. Getty and Charles L. Hutchinson

Reference Number

1894.1880

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