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- CollectionEgypt
- Research projectsGlypcol
- Inventory numberE.03382
- TitleSeal-amulet in the shape of a nursing mother
- CultureEgyptian
- Date2160 BC - 2055 BC
- Period11th dynasty(Egypt > Middle Kingdom)
- DimensionsH x La x P: 2,9 cm, 1,8 cm, 1,4 cm
- OwnerMusées royaux d'art et d'histoire / Koninklijke Musea voor Kunst en Geschiedenis
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Object nameStamp sealGeographyPlace of production:EgyptGeographical Reference > Africa > North AfricaMaterialSteatite (mineral)Material > Stone > MineralTechniqueGlazeTechnique > Ceramics (techniques) > Decoration and finishing
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This seal amulet has the shape of a seated mother nurturing her child. The base is decorated with a continuously curled line. This seal type is characteristic for the First Intermediate Period.
