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Egyptian, Classical, Ancient Near Eastern Art

Scarab Form Magic Gem

Etruscan

Caption

Etruscan. Scarab Form Magic Gem, after 5th century B.C.E. (probably). Agate, height: 3/8 in. (1 cm) base: 9/16 x 7/16 in. (1.5 x 1.1 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Bequest of Mary T. Cockcroft, 46.156.3.

Gallery

Not on view

Culture

Etruscan

Title

Scarab Form Magic Gem

Date

after 5th century B.C.E. (probably)

Medium

Agate

Classification

Document

Dimensions

height: 3/8 in. (1 cm) base: 9/16 x 7/16 in. (1.5 x 1.1 cm)

Credit Line

Bequest of Mary T. Cockcroft

Accession Number

46.156.3

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Artists and makers

Etruscan

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