Caption

Etruscan. Scarab Form Magic Gem, 6th–5th century B.C.E. or later. Dark red sand?, height: 3/8 in. (1 cm) base: 9/16 x 7/16 in. (1.4 x 1.1 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Bequest of Mary T. Cockcroft, 46.156.1. Creative Commons-BY

Culture

Etruscan

Title

Scarab Form Magic Gem

Date

6th–5th century B.C.E. or later

Medium

Dark red sand?

Classification

Document

Dimensions

height: 3/8 in. (1 cm) base: 9/16 x 7/16 in. (1.4 x 1.1 cm)

Credit Line

Bequest of Mary T. Cockcroft

Accession Number

46.156.1

Rights

Creative Commons-BY

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