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Seal imprint
  • CollectionCollection Egypt
  • Research projectsGlypcol
  • Inventory numberE.02860
  • Object nameSeal
  • TitleSeal imprint
  • CultureEgyptian
  • GeographyPlace of production: Egypt (Africa > North Africa)
  • Date-664 / -525
  • PeriodSait Period (Egypt > Late Period)
  • MaterialWax (Unidentified raw material)
  • DimensionsHeight: 2,8 cm, Width: 3 cm, Depth: 1 cm
  • OwnerMusées Royaux d'Art et d'Histoire / Koninklijke Musea voor Kunst en Geschiedenis
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Description

This seal imprint in beeswax (unknown origin) contains the name of Chenimbre. He was the oldest son of Ahmose-sa-Neith, overseer of works under Amasis, and the lady Satnefertoem. He was himself supervisor of works under Darius I. Chenimbre is well-known from inscriptions in Wadi Hammamat.