Ancient Egyptian seal amulet from Qaw el Kibir dated 380 – 343 BC

Degraded faience stamp seal amulet, similar to real stamp seals from the Middle Kingdom. A truncated square pyramid in shape, with a hole passing through the top. On the base is a semi circular scratch and part of a line, possibly intentional or damage.

Ancient Egyptian seal amulet from Qaw el Kibir dated 380 – 343 BC

Object details

  • Reference: BOLMG:1923.21.8.k
  • Material: faience
  • Culture: Dynasty 30
  • Period: Late Period
  • Excavator: Guy Brunton
  • Dated: 380 - 343 BC
  • Object name: seal amulet
  • Dimensions: Length: 10mm , Width: 9mm , Depth: 6mm
  • Published references: Brunton G British School of Archaeology in Egypt 1926 Qau and Badari 3 1930 p.21 1435 cf pl.XLIV 35
  • Site: Qaw el Kibir
  • Latitude: 26.9
  • Longitude: 31.516667