Ancient Egyptian button seal amulet from El Hammamiya dated 2180 - 2160 BC

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Ancient Egyptian button seal amulet from El Hammamiya dated 2180 – 2160 BC

Button seal of ivory, stained pink. Base with incised line design. Back with raised perforated handle.

Reference: BOLMG:1924.31.17
Material: ivory
Culture: Dynasty 7 - 8
Period: First Intermediate Period
Excavator: Guy Brunton
Dated: 2180 - 2160 BC
Object name: button seal amulet
Dimensions: Length: 12mm , Width: 12mm , Depth: 7mm
Published references: Brunton Qau and Badari I p.34 pl.XXXIII 98 II pl.LX reg
Site: El Hammamiya