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Cowroid with floral design
  • CollectionEgypt
  • Research projectsGlypcol
  • Inventory numberE.06248
    • Object nameStamp seal
  • TitleCowroid with floral design
  • CultureEgyptian
    • GeographyPlace of discovery:UnknownHistorical geographical reference
    Place of production:EgyptGeographical Reference > Africa > North Africa
  • Date1550 BC - 1295 BC
  • Period19th dynasty(Egypt > New Kingdom)
    • MaterialEgyptian bleuMaterial > Processed material > Synthetic > Synthetic pigment
  • DimensionsH x La x P: 1,6 cm, 1,1 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 seal amulet in the shape of a kauri shell shows a cruciform flower motif consisting of flower petals and spirals around a circle. Similar motifs date from the New Kingdom, in particular the 18th dynasty.