Ancient Egyptian seal amulet from Matmar dated 2181 – 2160 BC

A blue glazed faience seal amulet with a hole through it. back in the shape of a hawk head, Horus. Oval shaped base incised with the design of two quadrupeds, one inverted, which could be crocodiles.

Ancient Egyptian seal amulet from Matmar dated 2181 – 2160 BC

Object details

  • Reference: BOLMG:1932.25.2
  • Material: faience
  • Culture: Dynasty 7 - 8
  • Period: Old Kingdom
  • Excavator: Guy Brunton
  • Dated: 2181 - 2160 BC
  • Object name: seal amulet
  • Dimensions: Length: 16mm , Width: 15mm , Depth: 15mm
  • Published references: Brunton Matmar p 49 pl XXVI reg pl XXXIII 30
  • Site: Matmar
  • Latitude: 27.1
  • Longitude: 31.333333