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Rectangular plaque with enthroned figure bearing the name of Amun
  • CollectionEgypt
  • Research projectsGlypcol
  • Inventory numberE.06328
    • Object nameStamp seal
  • TitleRectangular plaque with enthroned figure bearing the name of Amun
  • CultureEgyptian
    • GeographyPlace of production:EgyptGeographical Reference > Africa > North Africa
    Place of discovery:UnknownHistorical geographical reference
  • Date1069 BC - 900 BC
  • Period22nd dynasty(Egypt > Third Intermediate Period)
    • MaterialSteatite (mineral)Material > Stone > Mineral
  • DimensionsH x La x P: 2 cm, 1,5 cm, 0,7 cm
  • OwnerMusées royaux d'art et d'histoire / Koninklijke Musea voor Kunst en Geschiedenis
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This rectangular seal amulet is decorated on two sides. Side A shows a recumbent animal, probably a ram, next to the name of Amun. Side B shows a figure approaching an enthroned figure (a king) holding a sceptre in his hand. The style and similar seals point to a dating around the 21st dynasty.