Ancient Egyptian seal amulet from Matmar dated 2494 – 2345 BC

Pyramid seal amulet, base carved with the incised walking or seated figure of a baboon. The back of the seal is pyramidal in shape and perforated. Tip slightly flattened rather than pointed.

Ancient Egyptian seal amulet from Matmar dated 2494 – 2345 BC

Object details

  • Reference: BOLMG:1932.25.14.b
  • Material: steatite
  • Culture: Dynasty 5
  • Period: Old Kingdom
  • Excavator: Guy Brunton
  • Dated: 2494 - 2345 BC
  • Object name: seal amulet
  • Dimensions: Length: 10mm , Width: 10mm , Depth: 7mm
  • Published references: Brunton Matmar p.31 pl.XXIV reg pl.XXXIII 5
  • Site: Matmar
  • Latitude: 27.1
  • Longitude: 31.333333