Ancient Egyptian scaraboid seal from Hemamieh dated 1550 – 1295 BC

Scaraboid seal or plaque of glazed faience. Base inscribed with debased form of ‘Imn-R’ twice, back to back. Back moulded with figure of hippopotamus. Hole through the cenre.

Ancient Egyptian scaraboid seal from Hemamieh dated 1550 – 1295 BC

Object details

  • Reference: BOLMG:1923.21.14.a
  • Material: faience
  • Culture: Dynasty 18
  • Period: New Kingdom
  • Excavator: Guy Brunton
  • Dated: 1550 - 1295 BC
  • Object name: scaraboid seal
  • Dimensions: Length: 20mm , Width: 15mm , Height: 6mm
  • Published references: Brunton Qau and BadariIII pl XXII reg pl XXXIV 25
  • Site: El Hammamiya
  • Latitude: 26.916667
  • Longitude: 31.483333