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Scarab of 'Iiy
  • CollectionEgypt
  • Research projectsGlypcol
  • Inventory numberE.02704
    • Object nameStamp seal
  • TitleScarab of 'Iiy
  • CultureEgyptian
    • GeographyPlace of discovery:AbydosGeographical Reference > Africa > North Africa > Egypt > Upper Egypt (region) > Sohag (governorate)
    Place of production:EgyptGeographical Reference > Africa > North Africa
  • Date1773 BC - 1650 BC
  • Period13th dynasty(Egypt > Middle Kingdom)
    • MaterialSteatite (mineral)Material > Stone > Mineral
    TechniqueGlazeTechnique > Ceramics (techniques) > Decoration and finishing
  • DimensionsH x La x P: 2 cm, 1,5 cm, 0,9 cm
  • OwnerMusées royaux d'art et d'histoire / Koninklijke Musea voor Kunst en Geschiedenis
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This scarab carries the name of liy, with his official title: ‘seal-bearer of the king, overseer of the treasurers (“sdjAwty bity imy-r sdjAwtyw sdjm tp iiy”).

Excavation: Garstang 1908