Ancient Egyptian button seal amulet from Matmar dated 2345 – 2181 BC

Blue glazed faience rectangular button seal amulet with shank back. With incised design on base, possibly of a seated deity with a sceptre.

Ancient Egyptian button seal amulet from Matmar dated 2345 – 2181 BC

Object details

  • Reference: BOLMG:1932.25.8
  • Material: faience
  • Culture: Dynasty 6
  • Period: Old Kingdom
  • Excavator: Guy Brunton
  • Dated: 2345 - 2181 BC
  • Object name: button seal amulet
  • Dimensions: Length: 17mm , Width: 12.5mm , Height: 7mm
  • Published references: Brunton Matmar p.32 pl.XXV (reg) pl.XXXIII,14
  • Site: Matmar
  • Latitude: 27.1
  • Longitude: 31.333333