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Monkey scaraboid with the name of Amun-Ra
  • CollectionEgypt
  • Research projectsGlypcol
  • Inventory numberE.04934
    • Object nameStamp seal
  • TitleMonkey scaraboid with the name of Amun-Ra
  • CultureEgyptian
    • GeographyPlace of discovery:UnknownHistorical geographical reference
    Place of production:EgyptGeographical Reference > Africa > North Africa
  • Date1295 BC - 1069 BC
  • Period20th dynasty(Egypt > New Kingdom)
    • MaterialFaienceMaterial > Earth > Clay > Ceramic > Earthenware (material)
  • DimensionsH x La x P: 1,3 cm, 1 cm, 0,5 cm
  • OwnerMusées royaux d'art et d'histoire / Koninklijke Musea voor Kunst en Geschiedenis
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The base of this scaraboid in the shape of a monkey or baboon displays hieroglyphs that form the name of Amun Ra. The name is placed between two “nb” baskets, ‘lord’. Such seal amulets were very popular during the Ramessid Period.