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Button seal decorated with seated figure holding a lotus
  • CollectionEgypt
  • Research projectsGlypcol
  • Inventory numberE.03032
    • Object nameStamp seal
  • TitleButton seal decorated with seated figure holding a lotus
  • CultureEgyptian
    • GeographyPlace of discovery:UnknownHistorical geographical reference
    Place of production:EgyptGeographical Reference > Africa > North Africa
  • Date2345 BC - 2181 BC
  • Period6th dynasty(Egypt > Old Kingdom)
    • MaterialBoneMaterial > Animal
  • DimensionsH x La x P: 0,6 cm
  • OwnerMusées royaux d'art et d'histoire / Koninklijke Musea voor Kunst en Geschiedenis
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The base of this seal amulet shows a seated figure (child?) holding a long stalk in his left hand. This stalk ends in the bud of a lotus flower. Similar seals date from the 6th dynasty.