Thank you Rosanna for all of your attention to this object.
As it happens, I will be in the Bay Area for about 9 days from tomorrow onward. I have a job to do while I'm there (in Fairfax) so I don't know what I'll be able to do re. the scarab, but I'll see when I get there. It would be lovely to have coffee or something with you while I'm in the area. I'll email you tomorrow when I know more about my schedule and mobility.