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- CollectionEgypt
- Research projectsGlypcol
- Inventory numberE.02719
- TitleButton seal
- CultureEgyptian
- Date2160 BC - 2055 BC
- Period11th dynasty(Egypt > Middle Kingdom)
- DimensionsH x La x P: 0,8 cm
- OwnerMusées royaux d'art et d'histoire / Koninklijke Musea voor Kunst en Geschiedenis
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Object nameStamp sealGeographyPlace of discovery:AbydosGeographical Reference > Africa > North Africa > Egypt > Upper Egypt (region) > Sohag (governorate)
Place of production:EgyptGeographical Reference > Africa > North AfricaMaterialSteatite (mineral)Material > Stone > Mineral
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The base of this seal amulet shows a lying ibex, rendered in a very stylised style. Above his back is an unidentifiable motif. The type of seal and the composition point towards a date around the 9th dynasty.
Excavation: Garstang 1908
