Reliquary

Description

Copper alloy scarab beetle coffin surmounted by the figure of a scarab: Ancient Egyptian, Late Period, c.664 - 332 BC

Museum reference

A.1965.423

Collection

World Culture

Object name

Reliquary

Production information

Egypt, Northern Africa

Date

Late Period, Ancient Egypt

Materials

Copper alloy

Collection place(s)

Egypt, Northern Africa

Exhibitions

• Ancient Egypt Rediscovered (08 Feb 2019)
  National Museum of Scotland

On display

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