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Cowroid displaying floral motif
  • CollectionEgypt
  • Research projectsGlypcol
  • Inventory numberE.02722
    • Object nameStamp seal
  • TitleCowroid displaying floral motif
  • CultureEgyptian
    • GeographyPlace of production:EgyptGeographical Reference > Africa > North Africa
    Place of discovery:AbydosGeographical Reference > Africa > North Africa > Egypt > Upper Egypt (region) > Sohag (governorate)
  • Date1550 BC - 1295 BC (uncertain)
  • Period18th dynasty(Egypt > New Kingdom)
    • MaterialFaienceMaterial > Earth > Clay > Ceramic > Earthenware (material)
  • DimensionsH x La x P: 1 cm, 0,8 cm, 0,4 cm
  • OwnerMusées royaux d'art et d'histoire / Koninklijke Musea voor Kunst en Geschiedenis
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The base of this seal amulet in the shape of a kauri shell shows a flower motif: drooping papyrus stalks on each side of two flower petals.

Excavation: Garstang 1908