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Fragment of a seal-amulet in the shape of a squatting figure by the name of Nesu-Montu
  • CollectionEgypt
  • Research projectsGlypcol
  • Inventory numberE.05279
    • Object nameStamp seal
  • TitleFragment of a seal-amulet in the shape of a squatting figure by the name of Nesu-Montu
  • CultureEgyptian
    • GeographyPlace of production:EgyptGeographical Reference > Africa > North Africa
    Place of discovery:RamesseumGeographical Reference > Africa > North Africa > Egypt > Upper Egypt (region) > Luxor (governorate)
  • Date1850 BC - 1650 BC
  • PeriodMiddle Kingdom(Egypt)
    • MaterialSteatite (mineral)Material > Stone > Mineral
    TechniqueGlazeTechnique > Ceramics (techniques) > Decoration and finishing
  • DimensionsH x La x P: 3,9 cm, 2,8 cm
  • OwnerMusées royaux d'art et d'histoire / Koninklijke Musea voor Kunst en Geschiedenis
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The base of this seal amulet bears an inscription with the name and title of the owner: “imy-kht n pr-Hdj n […] Nsw-Mntjw kA nfr wAH”, ‘he who follows (bodyguard?) in the treasury of […], Nesu-Montu, that his perfect soul may continue to exist’. Originally this object represented a naked, seated child holding a finger to his mouth.

Excavation: Quibell 1900