Amulet is shaped in the form of scarab beetle, made from dark terracotta or hard paste. Probably moulded.
His head, elitra and thorax are well shaped. The lower surface is flat and smooth, without any engraving.
It has various small damages on surface.
Catalogue entry
Scarab made from dark terracotta or hard paste Franciscan Monastery, Sinj Archaeological collection inv. no. R301 Egypt, unknown site not dated dark terracotta or hard paste 2.5 x 3.5 x 5.8 cm gift, monk Ante Jadrijević
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